Theory of Secret Power Struggles

The perspective that the publicly visible political drama—elections, speeches, scandals—is largely theater, masking the real, hidden conflicts for dominance occurring between clandestine factions within intelligence agencies, corporate boards, financial networks, and organized crime. In this view, the president or prime minister is often a frontman, while the true battles are fought in encrypted chats, safe houses, and boardrooms with no windows.

Example: The sudden, inexplicable resignation of a seemingly powerful minister might be explained by the Theory of Secret Power Struggles as the outcome of a hidden coup within the domestic intelligence service, which blackmailed him over a decades-old file, a fight completely invisible to the press and public.

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal February 4, 2026

Theory of Scientific Struggles

A broader, more conflict-oriented view of scientific progress. It posits that major advances occur through protracted struggles between old and new worldviews, where the triumph of a new theory involves overturning entrenched power structures, reputations, and funding streams. Knowledge isn't just built—it's fought for.

Theory of Scientific Struggles Example: The decades-long struggle for the acceptance of plate tectonics. Early proponents like Alfred Wegener were ridiculed by the geological establishment, which was deeply invested in fixed-continent models. The new theory only won after a prolonged struggle involving new evidence (seafloor mapping) and a generational shift in scientists, overcoming immense institutional inertia.

by Dumu The Void February 7, 2026