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"Live and let live" is based on the hope that everyone adopts that philosophy. Obviously with humans this can never be the case, until we modify our own brains
by gavinray 4y ago
"Live and let live" is based on the hope that everyone adopts that philosophy.
Obviously with humans this can never be the case, until we modify our own brains/neurochemistry.
IMO, adhere to it so long as the "Non-aggression Principle" holds, once that's breached, do whatever it is you have to do.
"Leave me alone and I leave you alone. Poke me with a stick, and..."
- rayiner 4y agoPartly, yes, but it also assumes that "leaving each other alone" results in societally beneficial outcomes. That's not necessarily true. For example, in many Asian countries it's common to call out family and friends on their weight. It's not a "live and let live" approach, but it might explain why Asians tend to be skinny. (I'm reminded of the line from "Everything, Everywhere All at Once," where the mom goes "Wait. You are getting fat. And you never call me even though we have a family plan. And it's free. You only visit when you need something. And you got a tattoo and I don't care if it's supposed to represent our family. You know I hate tattoos.")
- gavinray 4y agoFair point and great anecdote. Though when I think "interference of my 'let-live'" my mind jumps to things a decent bit worse than family who make some well-meaning remarks that sting. I don't want to turn this into a big political/philosophical thing, but it feels like the line is between suggestions or commentary and forcible policing.