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<blockquote data-quote="WayOfTheFourElements" data-source="post: 7941437" data-attributes="member: 6904757"><p>Not exactly.</p><p></p><p>A argument can only be interpreted with reference to a goal. Often times, that goal is truth. Likewise, an action must also be interpreted to a goal. Rule systems are the same; when evaluating a D&D subsystem, we must evaluate it in terms of what its designed to do.</p><p></p><p>The process of setting and ranking those goals is called prioritization.</p><p></p><p>For example, let's set "maximize human life" as a goal. OK Fine. Then let's prioritize it.</p><p></p><p>The coronavirus is a threat, but so it pollution. However, we are currently taking serious action against the coronavirus, but only minimal action against pollution.</p><p></p><p>My question then becomes: what priorities are we placing above human life with reference to pollution, but not with regards to the coronavirus?</p><p></p><p>Right now, I am having a difficult time answering that question, and therefore, am having a difficult time interpreting the actions the governments of our world are taking to prevent it. Instead, I am left confused.</p><p></p><p>So I'll try looking at things from a different perspective: what are our governments prioritizing?</p><p></p><p>When I look at that question, two clear answers spring to mind: "maintain the status quo of the pre-coronavirus world" and "look like we're doing something." </p><p></p><p>In my opinion, neither of those are noble goals, which leaves me firmly at odds with the government reaction. </p><p></p><p>If I saw that our governments were actually prioritizing human life, I could understand their actions better and perhaps even support them. However, I do not see them prioritizing human life.</p><p></p><p>Government clarification on this matter would be helpful and put my mind at ease as to their motives. But unfortunately, I am a little man in a 3rd world country typing on a computer from my living room. No government is answerable to me (and they probably shouldn't be).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WayOfTheFourElements, post: 7941437, member: 6904757"] Not exactly. A argument can only be interpreted with reference to a goal. Often times, that goal is truth. Likewise, an action must also be interpreted to a goal. Rule systems are the same; when evaluating a D&D subsystem, we must evaluate it in terms of what its designed to do. The process of setting and ranking those goals is called prioritization. For example, let's set "maximize human life" as a goal. OK Fine. Then let's prioritize it. The coronavirus is a threat, but so it pollution. However, we are currently taking serious action against the coronavirus, but only minimal action against pollution. My question then becomes: what priorities are we placing above human life with reference to pollution, but not with regards to the coronavirus? Right now, I am having a difficult time answering that question, and therefore, am having a difficult time interpreting the actions the governments of our world are taking to prevent it. Instead, I am left confused. So I'll try looking at things from a different perspective: what are our governments prioritizing? When I look at that question, two clear answers spring to mind: "maintain the status quo of the pre-coronavirus world" and "look like we're doing something." In my opinion, neither of those are noble goals, which leaves me firmly at odds with the government reaction. If I saw that our governments were actually prioritizing human life, I could understand their actions better and perhaps even support them. However, I do not see them prioritizing human life. Government clarification on this matter would be helpful and put my mind at ease as to their motives. But unfortunately, I am a little man in a 3rd world country typing on a computer from my living room. No government is answerable to me (and they probably shouldn't be). [/QUOTE]
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