Good editorial in NY Times

[wmw999 2,116]

What Monkeys can Teach us about Fairness.

It's just one point of view, but the thought of taking human (primate) nature into account, rather than expecting everyone to overcome it, is pretty interesting...

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[Phil1111 908]

What the world can teach us about equality and happiness.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/mar/20/norway-ousts-denmark-as-worlds-happiest-country-un-report

All Western politicians claim to promote transparency and technology. The Nordics can do so with more justification than most. The performance of all schools and hospitals is measured. Governments are forced to operate in the harsh light of day: Sweden gives everyone access to official records. Politicians are vilified if they get off their bicycles and into official limousines. The home of Skype and Spotify is also a leader in e-government: you can pay your taxes with an SMS message.

http://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21571136-politicians-both-right-and-left-could-learn-nordic-countries-next-supermodel

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wmw999

What Monkeys can Teach us about Fairness.

It's just one point of view, but the thought of taking human (primate) nature into account, rather than expecting everyone to overcome it, is pretty interesting...

Wendy P.

So we should eliminate first class seating in all airplanes?

[billvon 2,384]

>So we should eliminate first class seating in all airplanes?

Or just board from the rear.

[wmw999 2,116]

Or give first class passengers beepers so they can keep doing whatever they want before boarding, and let them board leisurely and last.

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)