The public fallout between Donald Trump and Elon Musk is more than a clash of egos—it is a revealing example of how the demand for recognition drives behavior at the highest levels of power. This essay explores how political leaders, like Musk and Trump, operate within unconscious recognition loops that distort diplomacy, escalate conflict, and threaten global stability. Beneath policy lies performance, and beneath performance lies a fragile psychological need to be seen. Eidoism exposes this structure and offers a path beyond ego-driven governance.
