This story is old enough that I finally feel comfortable enough sharing it. Sometimes it feels like I am cursed. I have a disease known as Ehlers Danlos III, which affects connective tissue, making it weaker. It isn't all downsides, as my extremely elastic nature has likely saved me from broken bones on more than… Continue reading How to be a Happy Sisyphus
Tag: Morality
What is a Moral Requirement?
You are walking home. In your pocket is the new iPhone XVIII plus, which cost you $2000, but it will be so worth it when everyone sees how cool you are. I mean, the new phone is a bit big, and it is stuck in your pocket currently, but just wait until you get a… Continue reading What is a Moral Requirement?
Repugnant Repugnancy
The repugnant conclusion is one of the clearest cases of realms where our natural moral intuition won't work. It is very easy to picture happier people it is impossible to meaningfully picture more people. We can't even feel a difference between the idea of a thousand people dying and millions. Our intuition is important but… Continue reading Repugnant Repugnancy
Are True Altruists Monsters?
"Unbridled altruism is a huge vice of mine,' he explained. 'I simply have to do good. I am a sensible dwarf, however, and know that I'm unable to do everyone good. Were I to attempt to be good to everyone, to the entire world and to all the creatures living in it, it would be… Continue reading Are True Altruists Monsters?
Homo Economicish 