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People can be made rational. For the sake of discussion; One could watch new inmates like a hawk for an initial probationary period and enact disciplinary acti
by recuter 7y ago
People can be made rational.
For the sake of discussion; One could watch new inmates like a hawk for an initial probationary period and enact disciplinary action should they reveal themselves as described.
In fact, taking the idea to its (awful) logical conclusion, randomly enacting disciplinary action in the initial period regardless of inmate behaviour would prove effective. "Beatings will continue until morale improves" I believe is the saying.
- catalogia 7y agoI think rationality is something that needs to be deliberately exercised, particularly when in emotionally stressful situations. Even if you can teach a thick headed bully to be rational, that doesn't mean you can count on him not having moments of irrationality. In truth, I doubt anybody can manage to remain rational at all times.
- eps 7y agoThis ain't gonna work well. If there's a pattern, it will be identified and exploited. New inmates being under closer observation or duress is a pattern, easy to spot and easy to test.