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You said, “People who want to control others for any purpose aside from improving the well-being and respecting the autonomy of others are aware of this.“ But
by jtbayly 8y ago
You said, “People who want to control others for any purpose aside from improving the well-being and respecting the autonomy of others are aware of this.“
But this is precisely the most nefarious type of control. Nothing is more insidious than the conviction that you are controlling others for their own benefit.
- s-shellfish 8y agoWhen I say that, I mean 'well-being and autonomy' implies listening to people, giving them space and time to find their own self, offering guidance if they request it, affirming they have choice, offering help if they are confused, and sometimes even being confused with them. It's no different from being a parent, a teacher, or a therapist. It doesn't have to be seen as nefarious if it isn't.