Cybersecurity Quote by Mark Gough
““Human security depends on a system where each rational individual calculates that it is more profitable not to rebel.””
About This Quote
A rational individual will avoid rebellion if they see more profit in stability than in conflict.
In simple terms: People stay peaceful when peace is more rewarding than revolt.
Key Takeaway
Promote policies that make peace more beneficial than rebellion.
Themes
politics
conflict
rationality
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
theoretical
political
When to use this quote
- public policy
- community building
- peace negotiations
Key Concepts
game theory
incentive structures
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives could make peace more attractive than rebellion?
- How do non‑material values affect this calculation?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all actors are purely profit‑driven, ignoring moral or ideological motives.
