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Interesting though experiment: Let S be the set of all humans. Remove any human from S who had at least one pair of ancestors (no matter how far in the past) th
by inscionent 8y ago
Interesting though experiment: Let S be the set of all humans. Remove any human from S who had at least one pair of ancestors (no matter how far in the past) that had an abusive relationship that is now deemed 'inappropriate' in large western countries. How many humans would be left in S?
Conjecture: Zero.
Does that say anything interesting about humans?
- YorkshireSeason 8y agoThis is a very good reply, and it can be used to refine the analysis, and bring out the difference between both: - abusive relationship was typically considered problematic by at least one participant even at the time. - Boss / subordinate relationship was typically not considered problematic by both participants at the time. Classic examples doctor/nurse, pilot/stewardess, professor/PhD student, lawyer/secretary. I could introduce you to several such couplings among my acquintances, and relatives.
- lovich 8y agoI mean, I get what you're saying but there have been plenty of people in relationships that would be criminally abusive who didn't have a problem with the relationship. Just because someone thought the situation was fine doesn't mean that it was good for society, and unless we become a libertarian paradise those questions are going to be asked when the situation has the heuristics that point to there being a problem
- jl2718 8y agoI think the point is that it limits the motivations for somebody to seek a position of power. Hopefully to ones that are good for the company. It’s hard to find a trustworthy executive. That’s probably the #1 trait for effectiveness. Not saying that we do a good job of finding them.