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Well, that's a direct connection between someone producing value and receiving it, and why we're running the system this way, but that doesn't quite cut it for
by Vinnl 8y ago
Well, that's a direct connection between someone producing value and receiving it, and why we're running the system this way, but that doesn't quite cut it for me as a moral code. For example, if one is entitled to the value they produce (to the extent that that can be properly measured), why would we take care of the disabled, or the elderly?
- vokep 8y agoBecause empathy (one day we will be elderly too), and because they did contribute value throughout their lives. In return for that, they earn respect and care. On some level, it is a selfish empathy (if I help this old person, it helps normalize that helping old people is a thing we should do, and then I can cash out on that when old), but maybe all empathy is anyways...its ok if its selfish internally if the result is consistently positive.