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RE: How to Easily Answer Extreme Hypotheticals

in #morality7 years ago

You.

I like you.

You're capable of separating your beliefs from yourself, which is something many people tend to find difficult.. understandably so.

When our beliefs are questioned, or rather, when we are provided with information that challenges what we believe, the part of the brain that responds is the amygdala.

In case you weren't aware, the amygdala is the part of the brain that responds to threats. Say.. a corner table that has it out for your pinky toe, or a bear wielding a knife.

Needless to say, I respect that very much.

On the topic of your article, I agree when you say ends don't justify means. But, as you stated, sometimes worse means need to be executed so that they can result in better ends. Where as allowing better means to be executed for the sake of themselves, causing the ends to be worse, would be... well.. worse.

Thanks for the write up. I'm looking forward to seeing more of what you put out.