Yosarian2 comments on Ethical Inhibitions - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Yosarian2 03 January 2013 04:47:42AM 0 points [-]

It could also have an element of sexual selection involved. If it is desirable to find a mate who will act "ethically", and humans are good at telling which humans are more "ethical" then others, then that would naturally strengthen the tendency to be ethical.