Power as a Multidimensional Mosaic

While at the beginning of the course, power seemed as a compact entity - something that might have been subjected to certain fluidity and change through the simple power dynamics of the various revolutions, power now seems almost like a mosaic, arching into into various directions and dimensions. I realized that the most effective form of power is that, which is covert and influences potential issues to stay out of the spotlight. I also started to think of power in terms of historical development and processes such as the longue durée, which could be and should be set into a juxtaposition with the Lukes’ three-dimensional model. Finally thinking of power in forms of individual capital of every single one of us and the respective effects, benefits and drawbacks of each one, I tarted thinking about which capital I will endeavor to pursue and what kind of opportunities of influence will this capital enable me.