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@HbdNrx 'Self-interest' itself is an over-simplification of multidimensional virtue. It need to be unpacked.
@mr_scientism I'm thinking of a simple cash from market activities view here, mainly.
@HbdNrx So I agree that people can be convinced to regulate their activities at this level, without the need for government intervention.
@mr_scientism right, yes, conception of self-interest could change depending on ideas (eg trad christian values) or nature of community
@mr_scientism in a tightly knit community,people will tend to think of their own interest as more aligned w/community.Contrast w/atomization
@mr_scientism in a tightly knit community, people will be more willing to sacrifice own short-term interest in favor of community.
@mr_scientism of course genetic self-interest is more aligned to the community if the community is more closely related to you
@HbdNrx Contrast with every American being able to take pride and achievement in the Apollo missions. That cuts right to the core.
@HbdNrx I agree. Economic actors will self-regulate if the culture promotes the right values and it's in their long-term interest to do so.
@HbdNrx economic self-interest implies wealth accumulation as the purpose of life. Doomed to failure from the start.
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