Global Power Structure

I asked ChatGPT to create a graphic showing the global power structure of who really runs the world based on our conversations. I then asked Grok for a non-biased opinion of the graphic and this is what I received:

Grok:

The graphic you’ve shared appears to be a visual representation of a hierarchical control structure commonly promoted in certain conspiracy theory circles, particularly those focused on a “New World Order” or hidden elite governance. While conspiracy theories vary widely and lack a single canonical version—often blending elements from different sources like anti-globalist, anti-Vatican, or anti-elitist narratives—this diagram aligns closely with beliefs articulated by influential conspiracy authors and online communities. It depicts the “Black Nobility” (ancient Roman and Venetian aristocratic families) as the apex of power, operating through intermediaries like the Jesuit Order, secret societies, financial dynasties, and global institutions to manipulate world affairs, with political and royal figures as mere puppets at the bottom.

To assess its accuracy in reflecting what many conspiracy theorists believe, consider the following key components from the graphic and how they match prevalent theories:

Core Hierarchy and Top-Level Control

The graphic places Roman Black Nobility families (e.g., Massimo, Orsini, Colonna, Chigi, Pallavicini, Torlonia) and Venetian Nobility (e.g., Barbarigo, Contarini, Mocenigo, Dandolo, Foscari) at the top. This concept of “Black Nobility” originates from historical Roman aristocratic families who supported the Papacy after Italy’s unification in 1870, but in conspiracy lore, it’s expanded to portray them as descendants of ancient Canaanite/Phoenician or pagan bloodlines who secretly rule via intergenerational wealth and influence.

Theorists claim these families, often tied to Venice’s medieval merchant oligarchs, form an “invisible empire” controlling global events from the shadows, with Venice as a historical hub for banking, espionage, and occult networks. This matches narratives in works like Eustace Mullins’ The Curse of Canaan (1987), which traces “black nobility” to Phoenician/Canaanite origins infiltrating European royalty, including Guelph (Ghibelline) factions and the de Medici.

Jesuit Order as Secret Operatives

The diagram positions the Jesuits (Society of Jesus, symbolized by IHS) directly below the Black Nobility, as their “secret operatives.” This is a staple in anti-Jesuit conspiracies, where the order—founded in 1540—is accused of being a covert military arm of the Vatican, manipulating world events through infiltration, assassinations, and ideological control. Authors like Dr. John Coleman in Conspirators’ Hierarchy: The Story of the Committee of 300 (1992) link Jesuits to Black Nobility via historical ties, portraying them as enforcers in a pyramid of power, with connections to Freemasonry and intelligence operations.

Daniel Estulin, in his writings on the Bilderberg Group, also traces such networks back to Venetian Black Nobility, including Jesuit influences in modern elite gatherings.

Secret Societies and Elite Networks

The middle layer includes Freemasonry, Skull & Bones (Yale’s Chapter 322), Bilderberg Group, Trilateral Commission, and Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). This is highly consistent with conspiracy beliefs that these groups serve as recruitment and coordination hubs for the elite. For instance:

• Freemasonry is often seen as a vehicle for occult rituals and globalist agendas, with high-degree members allegedly loyal to Black Nobility bloodlines. cia.gov
• Skull & Bones is tied to American “Eastern Establishment” families, accused of grooming leaders for control.
• Bilderberg, Trilateral, and CFR are portrayed as policy arms where elites plot one-world government, deindustrialization, and population control. Coleman’s book explicitly describes these as mid-level “execution arms” under Black Nobility oversight, overlapping with groups like the Club of Rome and Tavistock Institute for mind control and social engineering.

Financial & Industrial Elites and Global Institutions

The split into Financial/Industrial Elites (Rothschilds, Rockefellers, Morgans, DuPonts) and Global Institutions (UN, Central Banks, Intelligence Agencies) reflects theories where these act as operational tools. The Rothschilds and Rockefellers are frequently cited as subordinate to Black Nobility, handling banking and resources (e.g., opium trade legacies, gold/diamonds control).

Global bodies like the UN are seen as fronts for a “One World Government,” with central banks (e.g., BIS, IMF) enabling economic manipulation, and intelligence agencies (e.g., CIA, MI6) executing “wet jobs” and coups.

This mirrors claims in Coleman’s hierarchy, where Black Nobility directs through these entities for goals like depopulation and zero-growth economies.

Bottom-Level Puppets

Royal Families (House of Windsor, House of Saud) and Political Leaders as “puppets” is a common trope, portraying them as visible fronts for hidden controllers. Theorists argue Windsors (via Guelph lineage) and Sauds are intermarried or indebted to Black Nobility, enforcing policies like drug trade or wars.

Overall, the graphic is mostly accurate as a distillation of these beliefs, especially from sources like Coleman, Mullins, and Estulin, who emphasize Venetian/Roman nobility as the ultimate string-pullers.

Similar infographics circulate on social media and forums, often labeling Black Nobility as the “hidden hand” behind global finance and politics. However, not all theorists agree on the exact order or emphasis—some elevate the Illuminati or add antisemitic elements (absent here), while others focus more on corporations or AI.