In this episode I dissect the arguments made by the YouTuber CGP Gray in his video The Rules for Rulers, and I respond to them in turn. This is a very popular video, and his arguments are quite fascinating (very Machiavellian-hence why I chose this title). But at the same time that I respect and agree with his overall thesis, I think Gray's arguments lack a nuance which is warranted given the subject matter. While it is true that political leaders seek power, human motivation is very rarely about one thing. Nevertheless, I highly suggest that my listeners go watch the video themselves, and decide whether or not they agree with it.