As often in life the picture isn’t black and white.
The way I see it:
Most people (~ 80 % or more) are decent. However we have egoists, narcissists and opportunists in our society. Unfortunately our current economic and societal system cultivate this sentiment and destill the most reckless undividuals into the highest roles (corrupt politicans, billionaires) where they assume everyone’s jusg like them (who likes to see himself as outlier?) and hence make rules as if we were all assholes. With the benefit that it justifies their shitty behaviour… becaus ,everyone else would do the same in my position". Well I say most people won’t.
Durint COVID 10 - 20 % assholes where completly sufficient to empty stores out of greed (there never was an actual supply shortage after all). I once saw a woman in an expensive SUV carry a whole trunk of toilet paper to her house… which of course is anecdotal but fits my narrative.
On the other hand I saw many more people taking care of each other when going into isolation for example… in crysis the majortiy deepens its cooperation since it always more efficient than wasting ressouces in competition imho.
That there are decent people doesn’t change that a few that aren’t can asymmetrically harm others. With disease, intention doesn’t even have to enter the equation. COVID wasn’t just hoarding, but causing death. Millions of people. I’m not talking about toilet paper.
With guns and mass shootings a thousand people being good doesn’t stop the shooter. Even in smaller environments completely separated from systemic forces, bad behavior exists. I’ve known too many people that have been abused or assaulted. You probably do, too, even if you aren’t aware.
That bad behavior is used as an excuse to exercise power is one thing, but to minimize it to the point of ignoring it is a position that lacks nuance. Anyway, won’t be responding further. We won’t convince each other, especially not with the kind of arguments you’ve presented.
As often in life the picture isn’t black and white. The way I see it: Most people (~ 80 % or more) are decent. However we have egoists, narcissists and opportunists in our society. Unfortunately our current economic and societal system cultivate this sentiment and destill the most reckless undividuals into the highest roles (corrupt politicans, billionaires) where they assume everyone’s jusg like them (who likes to see himself as outlier?) and hence make rules as if we were all assholes. With the benefit that it justifies their shitty behaviour… becaus ,everyone else would do the same in my position". Well I say most people won’t.
Durint COVID 10 - 20 % assholes where completly sufficient to empty stores out of greed (there never was an actual supply shortage after all). I once saw a woman in an expensive SUV carry a whole trunk of toilet paper to her house… which of course is anecdotal but fits my narrative.
On the other hand I saw many more people taking care of each other when going into isolation for example… in crysis the majortiy deepens its cooperation since it always more efficient than wasting ressouces in competition imho.
That there are decent people doesn’t change that a few that aren’t can asymmetrically harm others. With disease, intention doesn’t even have to enter the equation. COVID wasn’t just hoarding, but causing death. Millions of people. I’m not talking about toilet paper.
With guns and mass shootings a thousand people being good doesn’t stop the shooter. Even in smaller environments completely separated from systemic forces, bad behavior exists. I’ve known too many people that have been abused or assaulted. You probably do, too, even if you aren’t aware.
That bad behavior is used as an excuse to exercise power is one thing, but to minimize it to the point of ignoring it is a position that lacks nuance. Anyway, won’t be responding further. We won’t convince each other, especially not with the kind of arguments you’ve presented.
I agree on that… especially as what you wrote seems only remotely connected to the argument you intend to answer to. Have a nice day, nonetheless!