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Can you think of a historical period in the distant part where there is evidence of a preference for quantification? It seem like you are simply assuming that

• xboxnolifes 5y ago
  Assuming we are talking about innate and not cultural qualities: If I do not assume we optimize for the quantifiable, I must assume either (1) we optimize for the unquantifiable, (2) we do not favor one way or the other (innately), or (3) human nature has changed over a very short (few thousand year) time period. I was trying to rule out (1). (3) Seems pretty easy to rule out purely on our understanding of evolution. And (2) would follow after ruling out (1) and accepting the original assumption. But onto this: > Can you think of a historical period in the distant part where there is evidence of a preference for quantification? Tax law.
  • zepto 5y ago
    ‘Tax law’ is not a historical period, nor is it evidence of a preference for quantification in general. Given your apparent desire to be logical about this, it seems almost absurd that you would give this answer.
    • xboxnolifes 5y ago
      Tax law throughout all time. I didn't think it was necessary to clarify that point.