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when you have greedy men that want to own and control everything, including their fellow man, gradualism always seeps in

Yup. Control is the game. Always trying to control people and make them do what you want or prevent them to do things you don't want :/

More critical thinking is needed. More self-sufficient food growing and energy production too.

Fear is the mind killer. Ease and comfort are the carrot sticks to slavery... :/

Thanks for the feedback :)