The mechanically dominant, aphorism 213, The Mechanics of Virtue by Matt Berry
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The mechanically dominant – the alpha – constitutes the condition from which alpha-minus can only maintain esteem through a redirection of the dominance drive. Equality is a convenient standard because demotion of the Alpha is a positive outlet for the dominance mechanism of the alpha-minus. Demotion of a superior is the next best thing to his overthrow and is certainly superior to enduring an awareness of one's own subordination.