Extreme example; Bill is under the power of no one (except maybe Melinda). Bill is not free to go for a run by himself around town.Spartan_Warrior wrote:I'm having trouble wrapping my head around this. To me, not being under the power of other people is exactly what freedom is. Can you clarify?Ego wrote:Not being under the power of other people is not the same as being free.
Less extreme: Fred is under the power of no one thanks to $1m in investments from his corporate gig. The spectre of inflation is so terrifying to Fred that he will never be free to enjoy life.