A very important aspect of idealogy is that it is an active concept. This warrants discussion since, improperly, idealogy is often understood as an abstract concept. Idealogy provides an infrastructure that has real-world consequences, from the grand to mundane in scope. Reality does not spring from a vacuum. Reality results from decisions and decisions are informed by purpose that is derived from idealogy. Idealogy wants to shape reality. As such, idealogy is clearly active.
The ability to shape reality is one reason that idealogy is commonly misunderstood as an abstract concept. Shaping reality is a highly advantageous position to occupy and those in power want to conceal their roles so as to protect them. The misunderstanding is intentionally promoted; minimizing the meaning of idealogy helps conceal the powerful.
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