tim comments on Stupid Questions September 2015 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: tim 04 September 2015 05:38:46AM -1 points [-]

Every game has rules and every rule can be gamed. What makes you think that sociopaths are rendered less threatening when living in a capitalist society? If anything, it seems like capitalism would be a highly advantageous environment for a sociopath compared to a society where all important economic entities are mired in government oversight.

Comment author: Viliam 04 September 2015 07:52:50AM 9 points [-]

In a society where government controls everything important, all ambitious sociopaths will aim for government functions.