Topic: Political Magic

The conversation addresses whether magic is more effective when performed by individuals or groups. Lon Milo Duquette expresses skepticism about group magic, noting that a group is often only as strong as its weakest member. He observes that humans struggle to organize even simple mundane tasks, making individual internal work a more reliable path for affecting change in the world.

The Thai political elite and the very poor are identified as the two groups most likely to use magic due to their inherent insecurity. Janks cites the example of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra allegedly attempting to redirect energy from the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok. High-ranking military officials and the royal family also utilize top monks and protective magic to influence political outcomes and guard against curses.