Architects are constantly and thoroughly subordinate to those in power. It's simple and obvious, but so many in the profession talk about "leadership" in a way that seems to convey much more importance to the role of the designer than actually exists.
Like Aristotle, I wear the chain of my clients, and unlike Scrooge, I have the pleasure of forging it and wearing it in this life. When I pass on, I have no illusions that everything I worked on will crumble, or be destroyed by others. The immortality of Homer is something that I could aspire to, but at what risk? To be in the comfortable position of the servant--clothed and fed--is to be exalted.
Towers of ilium is a bit cynical and resigned today. More bombastic posts this weekend.
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