• whoisearth@lemmy.ca
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    6 months ago

    I would disagree and say it’s more akin to a philosopher king hence less anarchy and more monarchy. It’s all good until the king dies and let’s see who succeeds them.

    It will be most telling when Linus dies.

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      6 months ago

      No, a king’s power derives from authority, not from the good will of its subjects

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      6 months ago

      But a king must have power and authority, Linus just has influence and labor, thus expertise.