Is ethics/morality nonsense?

[Amanojack]

@z1235

@Jackson LaRose

My lack of conviction. I don’t claim the bear isn’t real, I claim it may not be real. It’s like the difference between being an atheist and an agnostic. I don’t “know” if the bear is there, but frankly, I am too afraid to find out.

“Run like hell” looks pretty convincing, IMO. If your actions are consistently indistinguishable from someone who does claim that the bear is real, what are the consequences of your convictions (or lack thereof) to the world outside your head? Or, why should I care why you run like hell when you do it just like everyone else EVERY TIME you see a bear? Btw, why even bother running when you may actually not be running at all? May I also propose that the ones who did decide to stick with their “No such thing as a real bear, or real running” philosophy by not running, may not be around long enough to procreate and spread their wisdom? Good for you that you’re at least smarter than them.

I think Jackson means lack of absolute conviction. But you’re right, one’s beliefs are just what what one deems useful to act as if.