Everything Is about Power and Domination

Those who say otherwise are either enslaved by a perception that weakens them or they’re manipulating you

Mentalcodex | Julfi
3 min readAug 3, 2023
Artist : François-Xavier Fabre

An introduction to Nietzsche’s philosophy: How to recognize the nihilists and claim your will to power.

Friedrich Nietzsche is often quoted, but rarely read. Yet, his books contain some of the most compelling ideas in the entire history of philosophy. But what really sets Nietzsche apart from other philosophers is his surprisingly relevant insights that apply to today’s world.

I’ve read most of his books. Several times. What I’ve found forms the foundation of my today’s thinking, and most of the content I write online.

Here, I’ll simplify and put into a modern context some of his most powerful ideas.

Let’s begin.

There is still much that is unknown about human nature, but one thing remains true regardless of time or person.

We all have the will to dominate. We all crave power.

A lot of people would tell you there does not feel that. They’ll say they’re happy and grateful for what they have. That they don’t need to dominate anybody.

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Mentalcodex | Julfi

I write about power dynamics. It's implication in your life. And how to get the most out of it.