an observable “epistemic effort” correlate of virtue signaling distinguishes it from virtue http://www.owl232.net/papers/passivity.htm …pic.twitter.com/a9ugfoYhLt
Show this thread
are there phenomena/institutions/techs that harness low-epistemic-effort energies for good?
-
-
Hmm this assumes sufficient intelligence to question superficial claims of efficacy. Ie virtue signaling may be indistinguishable from virtue in the stupid. An intelligence independence test may be how you react when credibly informed that a signal activity is in fact useless
-
For example, a few years ago I learned that recycling is largely useless except for aluminum. Not something I could have easily discovered on my own, but once I learned, my behavior did change. I’m now sincere in recycling aluminum. Other things only for social acceptability.
- 4 more replies
New conversation -
-
-
Zen... "sit and let go everything"
-
If you're think "ah I am doing good" refer to rule A.
- 1 more reply
New conversation -
-
This Tweet is unavailable.
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.