Shine-Opinion: "Hunger for power"

^{06-08-2024
Bangladesh 🇧🇩}

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Welcome back to another edition of Shine-Opinion. This is a space where we can express ourselves naturally and freely, sharing our thoughts and ideas with respect and quality.
This week, I want to discuss a topic impacting the entire world, a reality that affects everyone and can occur anywhere to anyone. Let's dive into this important issue together!
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Hunger for Power

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In a simple way and being spontaneous, what is power for you?

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To me, power refers to the the capacity to direct or prevent others actions. This is not only about power, but it also includes mental,social and cultural influence.

Types of power

🔹 Political Power: The power of people to shape and enforce policies that influence their lives.
🔹 Economic Power: The ability to influence market and society through resource management & finance.
🔹 Social Power: Influence based on being connected to others, which can lead to political and social change or shape public opinions.
🔹 Intellectual Power : Power based on knowledge, skills and intellectual capabilities that bring about innovations in any sphere of human activity.

Base on how it was use, this power can bring about positive impact in the society. But power is a double edged sword. This responsibility should be done in such a way that it serves the betterment of humanity.

Do you think that "power" has a greater influence over "money", or should there be a correlation between them?

Power and money are closely connected. Money gives leverage and can buy access to resources. The wealthy can use their resources to influence the political decision-making process or change position in society. Money serve as ticket to power providing a means of acquiring and keeping different bases.

But, power could come to you without money as well. These individuals or groups can still use political machinations and social influence to gain power, without necessarily having accumulated large economic resources. The personality and leadership of a charismatic leader can, for instance move society to a considerable extent irrespective limited resources.

While Money and Power are correlated, they can exist independently. But if money is able to hold mores way over power, which might be the case in certain fields where political or social positions can be bought and sold. Nevertheless, ethical and common-good power can be even more powerful than money.

What do you think about people who have been in positions of "power"? Do you think this can affect them for better or worse? (Includes: rulers, businessmen, religious leaders, etc.)

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Having power can lead to both positive and negative outcomes. When used effectively, power allows individuals to make responsible decisions that benefit society, driving positive changes and improving living standards through beneficial policies.

However, misuse of power can result in negative effects, such as corruption, inequality, and self-centered behavior. Leaders who prioritize their own gain over public interest can cause harm and undermine societal progress.

Thus, power comes with significant responsibility. To be effective, those in power must uphold personal and social values and focus on the welfare of the public, fostering growth and development in society.

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