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Does anyone have any thoughts on Robert Greene as a historian? For ex. his 48 Law of Power be citable? Or is he too far out there? (lemmy.world)

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[–] CubitOom@infosec.pub 3 points 3 weeks ago

I wouldn't use him as my only source. The historical examples in 48 laws of power are fun and entertaining and as such should be corroborated.

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