Skepxian comments on Superhero Bias - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Skepxian 16 May 2012 01:25:04AM 1 point [-]

However, making the question a little bit more complex ... and adding in why that fame really can add to the act -

How does it change your equation if that Policeman who saved the three prostitutes only became a policeman because he was inspired to do so by reading comic books about Superman saving 200 kids?

Inspiring others by your deeds, causing your actions to reflect against the world in a far greater effect than the deeds themselves would, I think, have quite an effect on the equation.