That... is a big question. But... ( he closes his eyes for a moment, visualizing. ) —If I were an all-powerful deity with the ability to transcend time and space, and I could pull people at random into a world of my creation...
I think I'd kill them with kindness.
( he opens his eyes. )
Brute forcing things'll only lead to resentment and rebellion. So, I guess I'd try the ol' Stockholm effect. Make people feel safe and comfortable. Give 'em hot chocolate and free housing. And then when the pros outweigh the cons, I'll have earned their loyalty.
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I think I'd kill them with kindness.
( he opens his eyes. )
Brute forcing things'll only lead to resentment and rebellion. So, I guess I'd try the ol' Stockholm effect. Make people feel safe and comfortable. Give 'em hot chocolate and free housing. And then when the pros outweigh the cons, I'll have earned their loyalty.
( spoken like a true, theoretical dictator. )
Eddie, by the way. You?