Simon Paynton wrote:

a moral norm is an ideal way to be cooperative in otherwise potentially competitive or aggressive situations

That should be, according to theories of evolutionary morality: a moral norm is an ideal way to be cooperative generally, and a social norm is an ideal way to be cooperative in otherwise potentially competitive or…[Read more]

Reg the Fronkey Farmer wrote:

Marge and Homer’s ice cream argument, or why meta-ethics matters.

This article looks very interesting.

Utilitarianism, a moral theory defended by Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill, urges us to place moral importance on the consequences of our actions. On this view, if the consequences of an action would bring a…

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Thanks, Reg!!!

Unseen and Fellow Unbelievers,

Perhaps this is where A.I. can come into play. A.I. could be our explorers, rangers, and scouts going places where we humans cannot go with out massive systems of support and massive energy inputs.

Perhaps combined with mega-scale construction vehicles, A.I. can, dare I quote The Holy Bible, “go and make a place…[Read more]

Have a great week everyone!

TheEncogitationer wrote:

Unseen, You are, knowingly or not, taking a position similar to Anti-Natalism, which argues that since all life inherently involves some pain, even if it’s just the prick of a needle or a crick in the neck, it is therefore immoral to bring other human beings into the world. The Anti-Natalists’ position is broader in tha…

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Yeah Enco, cogito ergo Enco, racism used to be the titular horror for the most egregious shit. Now just say racism and see the targets take cover. We’ve made a lot of progress in the good ole USA. The kickback is a little awful though, in’it?

As to that NY state of mind love them thar Adirondacks. Don’t love the mind-bending laws and regs and a…[Read more]

Unseen,

You are, knowingly or not, taking a position similar to Anti-Natalism, which argues that since all life inherently involves some pain, even if it’s just the prick of a needle or a crick in the neck, it is therefore immoral to bring other human beings into the world. The Anti-Natalists’ position is broader in that they think is applies to…[Read more]

Jake,

You keep using the term “racist.” I do not thing that means what you think it means.

The only people mentioned in my previous posting were New York and Richard M. Nixon.

New York is not a “race,” but a place, and more than a place it is a State of Mind.” (Albeit this is a mentally deficient “State of Mind, ” given it’s many ridiculous…[Read more]