The Architecture of Reality - 23

• Machiavelli's ideas led to a paradigm shift from philosophical realism to political realism, prioritizing power and pragmatism over traditional moral frameworks

• This shift redefined societal values, emphasizing security and success over virtue, and viewing leadership as productive knowledge rather than theoretical or practical wisdom

• The widespread adoption of Machiavellian principles has fundamentally altered our understanding of governance and morality in politics, potentially to civilization's detriment