WarGames is an allegory for the argument from authority. History is replete with examples of arguments from authority which have led to tragedy. e.g. Trial o

WarGames is an allegory for the argument from authority. History is replete with examples of arguments from authority which have led to tragedy. e.g. Trial of Galileo, Salem witch trials, Thalidomide tragedy, Chernobyl nuclear disaster, Financial crisis of 2008, etc., etc. I could go on and on … Each of these highlight the risks associated with placing undue trust in authority figures without critically examining evidence and questioning prevailing narratives.