🪃 Social Consequences

Negative Social Consequences

  • Negative social consequences arise to those behaving immorally toward others.

  • Because they are less severe, each person is entirely free to determine for themselves exactly what conduct qualifies for a social consequence. As such, social consequences are a form of non-judicial remedy; no due process is required.

  • Examples of non-judicial remedies:

    • Ostracism
    • Opportunity costs from others choosing to disassociate with you
    • Praising and rewarding those who, in contrast, do act decently.

Positive Social Consequences

  • Positive social consequences naturally stem from acting like an excellent human being.

  • Such positive consequences include the likelihood that others wish to reciprocate the kindness they enjoyed from you.

  • Beneficial consequences include:

    • Greater opportunities
    • Stronger relationships
    • Peace and happiness
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