ArgumentativeMonotheist@lemmy.world 6 days ago
It’s not morality and conscience that’s stopping many people (mostly in some select societies but ofc, globally) from being their worst selves chasing their hedonistic highs and power trips, but a lack of opportunity. 🤷
hansolo@lemmy.today 6 days ago
I’m suggesting the exact opposite.
That we tell stories of drama and tradgedy and greed and irrational decisions when we think that opportunity and resources aren’t limitations. As if those limits prevent normal people from losing their morals.
In reality, it’s just normal human behavior. The desire for wealth and power and greed doesn’t know or depend on how much money you have. We once fought to the death over water and livestock and crops. That hasn’t changed.