An interesting aspect of this, is that humans developed empathy and whatnot to further their group of humans.
But within those human groups, the traits that I would associate with the rich and powerful throughout history are very very different than the standard moral/empathetic people.
Which might relate to the point the Dosty was making. It is a free for all. The good folk can band together and try to stop the bad folk. But the bad folk seem to have a knack for amassing wealth and power and crushing their opposition. And the only people to say they are wrong is the opposition who are often crushed.
I think the reality is, that the 'darwinistic' morality shifts heavily depending on who you are and who you want to be in the social dynamic. I'd say Dosty was right in his idea that everything is permissible in our setup, although there will be a high cost for a lot of behaviors for most people.
But within those human groups, the traits that I would associate with the rich and powerful throughout history are very very different than the standard moral/empathetic people.
Which might relate to the point the Dosty was making. It is a free for all. The good folk can band together and try to stop the bad folk. But the bad folk seem to have a knack for amassing wealth and power and crushing their opposition. And the only people to say they are wrong is the opposition who are often crushed.
I think the reality is, that the 'darwinistic' morality shifts heavily depending on who you are and who you want to be in the social dynamic. I'd say Dosty was right in his idea that everything is permissible in our setup, although there will be a high cost for a lot of behaviors for most people.
