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They aren't naive. They are lucky, in the sense that they've had the opportunity to experience a big chunk of North America on foot. Really though; people are
by bacon_waffle 8y ago
They aren't naive. They are lucky, in the sense that they've had the opportunity to experience a big chunk of North America on foot.
Really though; people are generally good, and you shouldn't be scared to get out and have a look around.
- evilturnip 8y agoDisagree. There are bad people and good people. People often move between those categories depending on incentives, the particulars of the situation, societal pressure and their own inclinations. You SHOULD have a look around, but with the understanding that you may run into bad people. DISCERNMENT is the highest value when venturing into unexplored territory, not naivete.
- bacon_waffle 8y agoAgain, I don't think they were/are naive. They were "discerning" to borrow your word, in evaluating the challenges of the walk and responses to them. The other part of your post makes it sound like you believe Santa Claus maintains the authoritative naughty/nice registry; I just don't think the world is so simple.
- evilturnip 8y agoI should clarify, I was responding to your statement that "people are generally good". I'm not so sure of that. People are good and bad in ways I highlighted above (e.g. look at Milgram Experiments and Stanford Prison Experiment).