tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507267003129255315.post4612814609797546074..comments2024-02-05T01:08:25.857-08:00Comments on Krazy Economy: Combating AltruismC.W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16478139107745117649noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507267003129255315.post-76357342487709132582010-09-09T19:13:53.190-07:002010-09-09T19:13:53.190-07:00This is an interesting post. I think the key point...This is an interesting post. I think the key point is “What can only break through this compartmentalization by concretizing the consequences they will connect to themselves.<br /> <br />´When making this argument we have to be careful to maintain the argument within the experience of the person we are trying to convince and understand that their range is probably not nearly as broad as ours. So for example when you tell me that all trains will stop, I immediately make these connections and understand what you are saying although most people would stare blankly at you. For most people you want to start with consequences much closer to home. The more personal and immediate the consequences the more likely you are to make an impression.<br /> <br />” I don’t think that a philosophical discussion of altruism is helpful.”<br /><br />I do think though, that we should make our opposition clear even if we do not have the space to fully support this. A clear statement may be enough; perhaps it will jolt the person into broadening their perspective. At minimum it will force the person to confront the fact that your understanding of morality is different from his. For example an argument against the draft has to make the connection that this is involuntary servitude and unacceptable ethically.<br /> <br />I also think understanding why so many people make the mistake of altruism will allow us to fight it more successfully.Steve Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507267003129255315.post-73032377382985828032010-09-09T08:16:23.840-07:002010-09-09T08:16:23.840-07:00Agreed. No quarter to the enemy.Agreed. No quarter to the enemy.Garner As Misthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483839977721112094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507267003129255315.post-29199486223711693062010-09-07T20:28:09.177-07:002010-09-07T20:28:09.177-07:00print media is last century. do it in blogs. but b...print media is last century. do it in blogs. but briefer.Shane Atwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12268148003641995554noreply@blogger.com