The voice of power is useful beyond one-on-one combat as well. Totalitarian dictatorships use this strategy to rule, silencing and even killing dissenters. Revolutions use the voice of power to eventually overthrow those dictators and start anew. The only downside of the voice of power is that a battle must occur, which potentially damages both sides. So while it’s the oldest known strategy to resolve pretty much any disagreement imaginable, it’s also the most expensive. It’s not sustainable without significant turnover if those in power are expected to fight every challenger—which opens the
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