The name of Machiavelli is synonymous with deceit, oppression, atrocity, and naked power. But his legacy is much more complicated than that. His thinking shaped the world we live in, and his advice can help anyone get further on their journey to taking over the world.

04:25 - The biography of Niccolo Machiavelli

34:30 - Advice from Machiavelli's works

01:05:30 - How to start a philosophy or movement that takes over the world

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