our model of society is cybernetic; we take sensory inputs, construct models & predict behavior of others to decide on courses of action. our self-model is a major input; our other-model is based on it. hence by changing ur self, u change ur perception of others as well.
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RT @visakanv
in my experience, an important step to reduce one’s fear of looking stupid is to decide resolutely to never mock anybody else for the same. I think I mad…
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this is the real meaning of the categorical imperative, imo; why it's important to act in the way you know to be Right even if not doing so will affect no one. it affects YOU; your self-model is shaped by the memories of your past actions.
hence, if u act in Wrong ways, u believe others will do so as well, as we think the Other to be like ourselves, just slightly different.
by acting Right, you train your society-model to bias towards others being more likely to act Right as well.
God isn't watching, but You are.