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In the real world, there is always a low level threat of violence that keeps people in check. People get bolder as the threat of violence approaches zero. In t
by xwdv 4y ago
In the real world, there is always a low level threat of violence that keeps people in check. People get bolder as the threat of violence approaches zero.
In the civilized world, men will not be so quick to argue fiercely with other men as the probability of a violent outcome is higher. Contrast with women, who will often verbally assault without limit, simply because they enjoy the benefits of the fact that it is not as socially acceptable for a man to pound their face in, and because other women are not as likely to resort to violence.
It is ironic that the threat of violence is necessary to keep society peaceful and civilized in a scalable way.
- User23 4y agoI don't see it as particularly ironic. It's more recognizing that violence is fundamentally part of being alive. We can look to nature and history for plentiful examples. Violence, human or otherwise, can't ever be eliminated, so the only alternative is to harness it. Various civilizations have been more or less successful at this. Without the threat of violence, the law itself is nothing more than a set of polite suggestions.