How To Take Over The World by Ryan North

Practical Schemes and Scientific Solutions for the Aspiring Supervillain

A witty, illustrated guide that blends humor, history, science, and practical thinking to sketch out plausible — and intentionally absurd — strategies for global domination, evaluating schemes from political takeover and corporate control to classic supervillain tropes with math, probability, legal routes, logistics, and ethical asides. It breaks down real-world constraints like funding, recruitment, infrastructure, secrecy and risk management, offering alternate paths (institutional power, technology, persuasion) while teaching readers critical thinking, data-driven planning, and how to spot and fix bad plans. The tone is playful and educational, using diagrams, examples, and bite-sized explanations to make complex concepts entertaining and accessible.

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