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Freedom is an important part of the American identity (arguably the defining part, at least aspirationally), and I believe in freedom. But we should recognize
by chmod600 4y ago
Freedom is an important part of the American identity (arguably the defining part, at least aspirationally), and I believe in freedom.
But we should recognize that humans are sometimes happier having some clear directions to follow and tasks to perform. Depends on the person and the situation, of course.
But it's also human nature that everyone wants to be the one giving the directions, even if it makes them unhappy.
- another_story 4y agoI don't think it's possible to say anything definitive like this about human nature. Are people happier taking orders, or is it easier due to conditioning? Is that happiness?
- mjburgess 4y ago> I don't think it's possible to say anything definitive like this about human nature Is itself a theory of human nature, and I think, probably amongst the implausible. We're a species of greater ape, a vast amount can be said straightforwardly.
- mordae 4y agoI think your argument is too strong. I'd be willing to agree that humans are happier when there are clear expectations and consequences. Well, as long as the only reachable consequence is not "too bad, you are going to be exploited by someone else and then you die".
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