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> Sirach in the second century BC Interesting reference, good one! Yes, the phrases "For your own good" or "Making the world a better place" often precede tyr
by nonrandomstring 3y ago
> Sirach in the second century BC
Interesting reference, good one!
Yes, the phrases "For your own good" or "Making the world a better
place" often precede tyranny and carnage,
Lots of modern technology that is ruinous to human life is built by
people who deeply, sincerely believe they're "bringing value and
progress" to the world. I never doubt their heartfelt intentions.
That's what makes it a genuine tragedy.
So, as I age, I revert to more fundamental thoughts about love
rather than merely being "less wrong" or "effectively altruistic" or
"making the world better". Whose world?