It is better to be a ruler than to be a subject.

— Rene Descartes, Principle 1: Because, let's face it, being a ruler is just easier.

When you're the king, you don't have to deal with pesky things like bureaucratic red tape, and you can just make up rules as you go along.

But seriously, this is a philosophical thought experiment.

Imagine being a powerful, all-knowing leader, unencumbered by the petty concerns of the common folk. It's like having a free pass to do whatever you want.

But is this really the key to happiness?

Or is it just a recipe for disaster? Maybe we should stick with the simple life?

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