Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - The Illuminati's Role in the 20th and 21st Centuries Explained
In Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, the Illuminati is a secret society dedicated to individual spiritual perfection and clandestine dominance over all civilized institutions. «Illuminati» is the plural form of the Latin word Illuminatus, which means «enlightened.» The Illuminati's ultimate goal is to establish a New World Order that will allow them to rule the world without challenge.
The Illuminati operate behind the scenes, influencing the world while keeping their existence hidden. Their members are mostly extraordinarily wealthy and in positions of power and influence. The Illuminati has included major business leaders, scientists, and political figures at various times of all the Deus Ex: Mankind Divided world. They see themselves as stewards of humanity, believing that society would collapse without the intervention and guidance of an elite group that makes decisions for the masses. One member observes that absolute freedom is analogous to complete chaos, implying that they must sacrifice some of an individual's freedom to maintain order.
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Adam Weishaupt established the Illuminati formally in 1776, intending to provide a good management system to the rest of the world. However, the ideals that underpin the society predate Weishaupt's establishment. During the Crusades, the Order of Assassins, or Hashishim, was the forefather of the Illuminati. Another ancient order with ties to the Illuminati is the Knights Templar. For many years, the Templars have funded Illuminati interests by controlling the world's banking system.
The Illuminati was primarily a political and religious organization before the twentieth century. However, it recognized that, due
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