Russell_Wallace comments on Ethical Inhibitions - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Russell_Wallace 20 October 2008 02:25:03AM 0 points [-]

Robin -- because it needs to be more specific. "Always be more afraid of bad things happening" would reduce effectiveness in other areas. Even "always be more afraid of people catching you and doing bad things to you" would be a handicap if you need to fight an enemy tribe. The requirement is, specifically, "don't violate your own tribe's ethical standards".