Example: I believe that IP is a direct contradiction of nature, sacrificing the advancement of humanity and the world for selfish gain, and therefore is sinful.

Edit: pls do not downvote the comments this is a constructive discussion

Edit2: IP= intellectal property

Edit3: sort by controversal

  • Dr. Moose@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    That just means all you have to do is come up with a justification and steal all you want for the most part and we as humans are very good at this sort of mental gymnastics. One might say that cognitive dissonance is one of our biggest super powers.

    • 5too@lemmy.world
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      20 hours ago

      I think relative harm factors in too. Decimating someone’s resources when they’re likely to struggle to feed themselves next month? Or course that’s reprehensible. Taking a tiny portion from someone who won’t even notice, especially when you’ll probably get a lot more out of it? Now you’re practically Robin Hood

      • Dr. Moose@lemmy.world
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        19 hours ago

        Yes but this is a very shallow view which ignores other consequences like moral order, trust and social landscapes.