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...
