This document examines the complex relationship between sociality and freedom, focusing on the concept of mastery over nature. The author identifies society or the state, rather than the individual, as the primary subject of this dominance, which leads to a significant shift in the understanding of freedom. The freedom of the state is shown to be achieved at the expense of individual autonomy, resulting in the subjugation of the human being. Sociality is thus presented as a dual and contradictory phenomenon: while it has the potential to liberate humanity through the collective overcoming of natural constraints, it simultaneously functions as a mechanism for enslavement. Written in September 1980, this brief philosophical reflection addresses the inherent tension between collective power and individual freedom. It warns against the processes by which state sovereignty can transform into a tool of oppression. The text provides a concise analysis of social control, exploring the risks of subordinating the individual to the interests of organized power under the guise of technological and societal progress.