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No, research did't show that "we do this" or "our approach is that" or "humans aren't rational" -- what the research showed is that the typical person does this
by wissler 14y ago
No, research did't show that "we do this" or "our approach is that" or "humans aren't rational" -- what the research showed is that the typical person does this or that.
A similar experiment where people draw the wrong conclusions is the Milgram experiment. Yes, most people are obedient to authority figures and do what they are told. But not everyone acts that way.
This research likes to sweep the best human beings under the rug, as if being virtuous is not something to try to emulate, but is something to hide. This explains why the majority of people act the way they do. Perhaps if they were taught that their "we're only human" vices are not the ideal to emulate, perhaps if the best that humanity had to offer were put forth as the ideal instead, then these lesser human beings who make up the majority would become what they might be and ought to be.
- roguecoder 14y agoAnimals are less irrational than humans. Children are less irrational than adults. Why do you assume rationality is better, rather than maladaptive?
- wissler 14y agoI don't "assume", I induce. See Newton's rules of reasoning. Pay particular attention to Rule IV. It is clear from many examples that rationality gives us the utmost ability to adapt, prosper, and survive over the long term. And there is no example that truly leads in the other direction. (There are many perverse definitions and applications of "rationality" that seem to trick some people into thinking it does lead in the contrary direction).
- cheatercheater 14y ago> I don't "assume", I induce. See Newton's rules of reasoning. Pay particular attention to Rule IV. u so smaht
- wissler 14y agoYour deranged sarcasm eloquently sums up what's wrong with our educational system: kids are taught that their opinions matter, regardless of how idiotic they are. Well the truth is, your uninformed opinion doesn't matter.
- cheatercheater 14y agoI'd upvote for humour.