Conversely, if humans did everything a stranger told them to and heeded every wa...

melling · on Oct 9, 2024

Would you believe that’s not the converse of what I said?

What you’re arguing is an extreme argument then trying to claim it’s the opposite. A common tactic.

s1artibartfast · on Oct 9, 2024

I'm not particularly trying to negate, but rather build and contextualize and explain. I think what I said is actually pretty tame.

antisthenes · on Oct 9, 2024

I think that's a very negative way to view it.

We should try to follow recommendations from health professionals to the best of our ability.

However if I followed every doctor's recommendation, I would just be taking care of my health every waking hour. I would be very healthy and fit, but I wouldn't have the time to actually enjoy my life.

s1artibartfast · on Oct 9, 2024

I'm curious why you think it's negative.

I think my point is very similar to your point.

I don't think humans are categorically stupid. I think they have individual goals, and therefore can't just blindly follow all recommendations. They don't have a trusted administrator input setting, and that's a good thing.

Instead, they need to judge and assess instructions on an ongoing basis. This can be a messy process, but there's no better alternative in a world where you receive instructions from other flawed humans with agendas that differ from your own.