The solution has all the problems
Gabriele's argument proposes a powerful and monolithic thesis: knowledge of how the world works, rooted in understanding human nature and its laws, is the universal solution to every problem and the key to freedom and success. This perspective builds a coherent, albeit extremely polarized, picture of the human condition.
The internal consistency of the reasoning is remarkable. It starts from the assumption that ignorance of global dynamics – which are then defined as the principles of human nature – is the primary cause of all suffering and misery. From this, it logically follows that those who possess this knowledge live in favorable conditions, while the ignorant are oppressed. The division of humanity into "free" and "slaves" emerges as a direct consequence of this cognitive dichotomy: the free, knowing the truth and living in their own primary interest, have no masters, while the slaves, deprived of this understanding, exist in the interest of others. The link between human nature and the "mechanism of the world" is the central pillar: if the global system has been built on the same principles that govern man, then understanding these principles makes the individual compatible with the system, leading to prosperity and success.
However, logical analysis also reveals a strong tendency towards reductionism and a potential excessive simplification of the complexity of the world.
To claim that 90% of the world's population is dissatisfied exclusively due to ignorance about how global dynamics operate (understood as human nature) is an extreme generalization. While understanding human psychology, motivations, and behaviors is undoubtedly a crucial factor for navigating social, economic, and political interactions, reducing all problems – from systemic poverty to diseases, natural disasters to geopolitical conflicts – to this single cause appears limiting. Events like earthquakes, epidemics, or famines, while they may be aggravated or poorly managed by human decisions (and therefore, in part, by "human nature"), do not have their primary origin in ignorance of the principles of human nature.
The theory implies that freedom and success are almost entirely a matter of individual knowledge. This can underestimate the role of systemic structures and objective material conditions. An individual may possess a deep understanding of human nature and the dynamics of the world, but still find themselves in a state of "slavery" or suffering due to political oppression, deeply rooted social discrimination, lack of access to fundamental resources, or unpredictable events that are beyond their capacity for control, regardless of their "compatibility" with the mechanism of the world.
For example, knowledge of power dynamics does not guarantee the ability to overthrow a tyrannical regime without external means or support.
Despite these potential limitations, the thesis finds some resonance in certain observations of the world. It is undeniable that a deep understanding of human motivations, psychological levers, and social and market dynamics can give a significant advantage to individuals and organizations. Political leaders, successful entrepreneurs, military strategists, or even marketing experts often excel precisely because of their ability to anticipate and influence human behavior, by exploiting or adapting to the "principles of human nature". History is full of examples where awareness of how power and control systems work has allowed movements or individuals to fight for their freedom, moving from a condition of "slavery" (understood as existence in the interest of others) to one of greater autonomy. Conversely, manipulation through disinformation or ignorance of the masses is a well-documented mechanism of social and political control, which fuels the idea of a "slavery" based on belief in "lies".
The crucial point of the theory is the assertion that "the concepts and principles on which human nature is based are the same ones on which man has built the system and mechanism of the world".
If this premise is accepted as true, then the conclusion that knowledge of such principles leads to compatibility and success is logically impeccable within the proposed framework. The challenge lies in defining and demonstrating this "universal truth" about human nature and recognizing whether it is sufficiently all-encompassing to explain all global phenomena and all human problems, or if instead the world is a more complex system, influenced also by factors not entirely attributable to human nature alone.