What is power?In physics, potential energy is stored capacity, waiting to be converted into motion. Power works the same way. It doesn't care what direction it's released—that's a choice. Most theory conflates power with domination. It asks only: how do the powerful secure compliance? That's an important question. But it's not the only one.The dimensionsI first encountered Steven Lukes in 1990. His framework: First (visible): A makes B do something B wouldn't otherwise do. Coercion. Direct co...

What is power?In physics, potential energy is stored capacity, waiting to be converted into motion. Power works the same way. It doesn't care what direction it's released—that's a choice. Most theory conflates power with domination. It asks only: how do the powerful secure compliance? That's an important question. But it's not the only one.The dimensionsI first encountered Steven Lukes in 1990. His framework: First (visible): A makes B do something B wouldn't otherwise do. Coercion. Direct co...