Domination Mode

Domination mode is what happens when control becomes entrenched — when power over others becomes the primary (or only) way of feeling safe. Empathy doesn't just narrow; it goes offline.

In this state: - Others exist only in relation to one's own needs - Harm is denied, minimized, or justified - Accountability is absent or weaponized - Vulnerability in others is seen as weakness to exploit - The system has collapsed into "power = safety"

This isn't about "evil people." It's about nervous systems that found no other way to survive. Understanding this doesn't excuse the harm — it helps us recognize the pattern and protect ourselves from it.