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I would argue that cellular respiration is the root of all power in this here rock, but that would only apply to the efforts of animals. Perhaps the physical laws of the universe are a more apt basis.
I don't know why you'd stop at violence, as far as finding the roots of power goes; there are plenty of other sources of power that don't involve violence at all - unless you like really broad definitions of the word.
If you think that all coercion is backed by a promise of violence, you are mistaken.
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