Flee The System, Don't Try To Change It. You Can't!

Writer for DDI on Medium
Feb 11
3 min read

Updated: Feb 14

Don't try to change the system if you want to truly be free. — Nefertiri: the promise of the world

Moses (to Egypt) represented a different kind of slave: someone blinded by the bondage of his ignorance.
It was necessary to keep him in that situation because, in comparison to Rameses (a born son of Egypt), Moses (the alien) generated more wealth for Egypt and contributed to building the illusion of its power.
More importantly, Moses (to Egypt) was also a ball they could play their political games with.

This is the axis upon which the system of business spins.

To advance her cause, Nefertiri, who calls herself “Egypt,” doubles down on a specific emotional lever against Moses and paints a different picture whenever she does this.

At one time, she’s heard telling him to “forget the cries of the slaves; to study her, his mother, Seti, and the love they share for him. Then later, in a desperate attempt to rebound, she reasons with him concerning the throne of Egypt, inquiring whether Rameses would hear the cries of his people. Suggesting Moses could do more for his people, seated upon it.

Today, we call that grooming. But this ping-pong of the word “people” is used controllingly as his awareness grows and his conviction deepens.

To go back just a bit, before the truth about Moses comes out, Seti, in a conversation, says, “Well, you know crowns are sometimes lost by smiles and dimples.” It’s important to note who he’s speaking to as he expresses this.

If not to reveal the undercurrent, why does the director choose this moment to give us this insight into Egyptian politics?

It foreshadows the Oscar-worthy performances Moses would endure and would have to overcome to esteem the purpose for his life above the organization of man.

“The tears”
“They want to destroy you, Moses.”
“I killed for you, Moses.”
“I love you, Moses, that’s all I know.”
“I’ll believe you, Moses. Tell me what evil has caused you to do this.”

This emotionally charged but thinly veiled political scheme is cleverly orchestrated to undermine a bigger game being played.

Moses was the deliverer promised.

So, from Nefertiri’s declaration of love to Seti’s subtle plea not to lead the slaves in revolt against him, this was part of an agenda that, on the surface, begins with Moses’s compromise and his people staying oppressed, and ends with Nefertiri ruling from behind the scenes.

But even envy is a tool in The Right Hand.

In contrast, Nefertiri confidently flaunts her power over the sitting Pharaoh of Egypt — he is a puppet in her show. “Who could soften Rameses’ heart, or harden it?” she quickly confides in Moses. Echoing Seti’s insights on Egyptian politics.

In the name of fame, status...and oil, this same spirit has trapped many. The machine, despite its declaration of care and love, has ironically repeatedly destroyed the object of its “affection” to protect itself. Yet many gifted minds, to this day, are like a moth to this perverted flame.

Let him that have an ear to hear the mystery of my language, understand it.

To those who thrive on doing meaningful work and would rather do that than join the machine and become a puppet in its show...