What beliefs do you hold that stand on mere authority?
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I have one, weak-ass belief that I stand by, and I think everyone unconsciously stands by: All you can do is take a step forward.
If your situation is hell, standing still or going back is not an option. Just take a step, and see how it goes. Then take another. And so forth.
Weak stoicy bullshit I know, but it does remove the stress of uncertainty in a situation.
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That humanity overall gets better and more moral over time.
It's really interesting if you get into the history of it, but There are plenty of historical records that actually show that the past wasn't as horrific as we imagine it to be. Partially because people like to look at the past as terrible to make themselves feel better about the present.
I'm not convinced that there is any real evidence that shows that over time humanity gets morally better, but I like to believe in it, because otherwise it makes me think we should all die
️And just to clarify, I don't mean just actions but also intent. For example, these days we have democracies that have more complex laws to protect people's rights and therefore it's harder to cause the same kind of harm that could have been happening under a kingdom. But at the same time, now we have stuff like factory farmings and wars that lead to millions and tens of millions of deaths and pandemics that are not stopped properly because of conspiracy theories, etc.
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Are you asking about beliefs regarding authority, or beliefs we know to be absolutely arbitrary with no evidence to back up?
Or what do you mean if neither of these?
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Lots of scientific/technical/medical ones.
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That humanity overall gets better and more moral over time.
It's really interesting if you get into the history of it, but There are plenty of historical records that actually show that the past wasn't as horrific as we imagine it to be. Partially because people like to look at the past as terrible to make themselves feel better about the present.
I'm not convinced that there is any real evidence that shows that over time humanity gets morally better, but I like to believe in it, because otherwise it makes me think we should all die
️And just to clarify, I don't mean just actions but also intent. For example, these days we have democracies that have more complex laws to protect people's rights and therefore it's harder to cause the same kind of harm that could have been happening under a kingdom. But at the same time, now we have stuff like factory farmings and wars that lead to millions and tens of millions of deaths and pandemics that are not stopped properly because of conspiracy theories, etc.
I would say that we can't really quantify morality on a time scale that large. I may be confusing terms here but the specifics of what is and isn't considered moral will vary wildly between different groups of people and different time periods.
Even if you break morality down to the concept of "don't cause unnecessary suffering" leaves a lot of room for different interpretation.
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I would say that we can't really quantify morality on a time scale that large. I may be confusing terms here but the specifics of what is and isn't considered moral will vary wildly between different groups of people and different time periods.
Even if you break morality down to the concept of "don't cause unnecessary suffering" leaves a lot of room for different interpretation.
Well, yes, there are always going to be some disagreements, but there are some general things that, according to that principle that you yourself wrote, most people could agree on.
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1 + 1 = 2. I trust my elementary school math teacher
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1 + 1 = 2. I trust my elementary school math teacher
Terrence Howard would love to speak with you
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I have one, weak-ass belief that I stand by, and I think everyone unconsciously stands by: All you can do is take a step forward.
If your situation is hell, standing still or going back is not an option. Just take a step, and see how it goes. Then take another. And so forth.
Weak stoicy bullshit I know, but it does remove the stress of uncertainty in a situation.
On what authority does this stand? I didn't understand, not just being an argumentative prick
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As few as possible.
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Money has value
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On what authority does this stand? I didn't understand, not just being an argumentative prick
Not sure I understand the question
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Money has value
Excellent one
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Money has value
By authority of the central bank and the state? Checks out.
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Not sure I understand the question
It's in OPs question.
What do you believe that stand on authority alone.
What is the nature of the authority that your belief stands on. What gives that authority authority?
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There are no universal Truths.
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Money has value
So fuck it gold right? What stupid plans have you got otherwise?
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You aren’t thinking with geometry mayn…
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It's in OPs question.
What do you believe that stand on authority alone.
What is the nature of the authority that your belief stands on. What gives that authority authority?
Standing still gives the world control and adds to your own uncertainty. Going back is physically impossible. All you can do is move forward.
