* Machiavelli's ideas led to a paradigm shift from philosophical realism to political realism, prioritizing power and pragmatism over traditional moral frameworks

* This shift redefined societal values, emphasizing security and success over virtue, and viewing leadership as productive knowledge rather than theoretical or practical wisdom

* The widespread adoption of Machiavellian principles has fundamentally altered our understanding of governance and morality in politics, potentially to civilization's detriment

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