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True - power can go both ways. I think the physics definition still applies to the sociological definition - its essentially the same thing.
by boringg 3y ago
True - power can go both ways. I think the physics definition still applies to the sociological definition - its essentially the same thing.
- bumby 3y agoMy point is that they are very different things. A powerful Congressperson can block an infrastructure bill. That bill would result in a lot of work in the physics definition. The sociological power definition is at odds with the physics power definition; more sociological power can lead to less physical work. In contrast, more physical power leads always to more physical work (or, at least more work per unit of time).
- boringg 3y agoI understand your point, but i would say that his power by blocking that work is work and thus the definition still stands. Pretty much same thing to be honest and i’m just having fun with it but i would say they are quite similar.