There are no ethical choices under first-past-the-post voting. We must instead make a decision that reduces the most harm.

  • OBJECTION!
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    26 months ago

    Missing out on $30 vs losing $30 (or $300, or $3000, etc) doesn’t change the dynamics of the situation.

    • @Daft_ish
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      6 months ago

      It does.

      Maybe for someone who has nothing to lose it doesn’t.

      We call that privilege.

      • OBJECTION!
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        16 months ago

        The stakes can change your risk-benefit assessment, but the fundamental dynamics are the same. Even if there’s a gun to my head, there are limits to what deal I’ll accept. “Kill another captive and I’ll let you live five more minutes,” for example.

      • @daltotron
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        16 months ago

        Maybe for someone who has nothing to lose it doesn’t.

        wait, having nothing to lose is privilege? I thought it was generally the other way around