It's simple: they were never "free" to begin with. As long as there is "authority" there will be compulsion by those subject to it. The "free people" were already conditioned to obey by fear of punishment. Just add fear of disease and you have 10X the compelling power.
Who should be surprised by slaves engaging in slavish behaviour?
It's simple: they were never "free" to begin with. As long as there is "authority" there will be compulsion by those subject to it. The "free people" were already conditioned to obey by fear of punishment. Just add fear of disease and you have 10X the compelling power.
Who should be surprised by slaves engaging in slavish behaviour?
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