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allsheknew t1_j4yk9yr wrote

Reply to comment by ddrcrono in Steven Pinker on the power of irrationality | Choosing ignorance, incapacity, or irrationality can at times be the most rational thing to do. by IAI_Admin

I don’t think we’re rewarding behavior as much as there’s a lack of consequences and consistency for shitty behavior. It takes a lot of patience and self discipline from individuals in order to do so.

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ddrcrono t1_j4yle0u wrote

Being illogical doesn't always mean being shitty. Many very logical people are very selfish.

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allsheknew t1_j4zsjjo wrote

Then why is it problematic if it’s rewarded?

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ddrcrono t1_j57dju0 wrote

I'm not sure what you're actually referring to with this sentence. I didn't say something was problematic. Saying something is problematic is a prescriptive (this is how things should be) judgement. I am making a descriptive (how things are) argument.

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