Max Stirner: Egoism, Power, and Liberation

Imagine you have a friend named Max who thinks very differently from most people. Max believes that everyone should focus only on what they want and need, without worrying about what others think or what society says is right or wrong. He says that people are often controlled by ideas that don't really matter, like following rules just because everyone else does. Max thinks it's important for each person to be in charge of their own life and not let anyone else tell them what to do. He also says that it's okay to want power and to use it to get what you want, as long as you're not hurting others. Overall, Max believes that everyone should be free to be themselves and do what makes them happy, without being held back by other people's expectations or rules.