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This tension highlights the complex relationship between individual agency and the state.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset in modern times, recognize that your consent to certain rules, regulations, or social norms can be seen as implicit consent to the power structures that enforce them. Be aware of the subtle ways in which you may be consenting to the status quo, and consider the potential consequences of your tacit acceptance. 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