I know there is no right answer, and secret societies can't all be publically known.
Just wondering who/what people think is the top of the bad guy stairs.
Example: Deep State, when I think of the ultimate highest group, it's the one in control of the US.
I'd assume this is an individually specific answer but truthfully I know 'they' are the evil powers and principalities of this world. 'They' come in every packaging imaginable and some at higher concentrations than others at certain times but it's all the same song and dance and God knows their steps. Ask Him about it maybe?
I've already explored Him. For me, They took what makes Him beautiful and manipulated Him into dogmatic, war mongering, make believe distraction from our unique spirituality.
They, could be demons. They also could be something else
You could be right and I would implore you remember what has already been done and to know that there is nothing new under the sun.
I don't believe we are even close to understanding humans, this world, or what is controlling us.
Most people think that we have already discovered everything. Because they have become so unconsciously dependant on accepted the reality presented to them...they can't use their reasoning Even the smartest of us humans are brainwashed to believe that everything has already been understood.
This is place is crazy and I couldn't stay here if I wasn't able to check things through God. Hasn't failed me yet.