Is equality a bad thing?

[The Emerald Dawn]

I look at the book as society (the hero) fighting against Galt (the villian). It reads more interestingly that way.

But society loses in the end....

Only because Deus ex Machina spotted Galt a Laws of Physics Cheat Code.

[Seperates]

I look at the book as society (the hero) fighting against Galt (the villian). It reads more interestingly that way.

But society loses in the end....

I didn't say it had a happy ending.

[Conscentia]

I look at the book as society (the hero) fighting against Galt (the villian). It reads more interestingly that way.

But society loses in the end....

Not every story has a happen ending.

[Individuality-ness]

"So great, doctors recommend it as a sleep aid!"

And it's completely non-addictive! No known side-effects other than a unyielding fear of Libertarians.

Hey, that's a plus!

[Individuality-ness]

But society loses in the end....

Only because Deus ex Machina spotted Galt a Laws of Physics Cheat Code.

Which Galt should have known better, since he was supposed to be a physics major. *palm*

But society loses in the end....

I didn't say it had a happy ending.

True.

Not every story has a happen ending.

You got ninja'd. ^

[Conscentia]

Not every story has a happen ending.

You got ninja'd. ^

I know.

[Kreigan]

The idea of Equality isnt bad but the actual outcomes of it when put into the hands of people IS BAD. Equality only works in small instinces like in a village or small town thats the only place equality would have a chance of working how ever nature isnt designed on equality, its designed on survival of the fittest.

[Individuality-ness]

You got ninja'd. ^

I know.

Mmhm.

[The Emerald Dawn]

Only because Deus ex Machina spotted Galt a Laws of Physics Cheat Code.

Which Galt should have known better, since he was supposed to be a physics major. *palm*

Yes, but they promoted Galt to Physics Colonel, so he was able to do stuff Majors can't.

[Conscentia]

I want to ensure that this gets a response...

Anybody is able to get ahead in this world and successfully manipulate others has proven themselves to be worthy of praise.

Why do you think this?

Success deserves praise. Failure deserves contempt.

· Success & failure are subjective.
· Why do you think this?
· Even the success of an individual was at the expense of many others?

[Imperial Nilfgaard]

Give us an example.

Would you consider the surrender of Japan to America as dishonorable?

No. They fought valiantly and should be regarded with praise. The ultimate surrender made pragmatic sense, given American technological superiority.

[Individuality-ness]

Which Galt should have known better, since he was supposed to be a physics major. *palm*

Yes, but they promoted Galt to Physics Colonel, so he was able to do stuff Majors can't.

All we need now is Galt to develop superpowers! *nod*

[Quiselia]

Answer the question, Nilfgaard...

Anybody is able to get ahead in this world and successfully manipulate others has proven themselves to be worthy of praise.
Success deserves praise. Failure deserves contempt.

He's proven to be a psychopath, and therefore evil.

Ethics is what matters in this world...

[Uelvan]

Forced equality is as bad as forced discrimination. I'd rather live in a system that allows each man the same opportunity as the others, but let it be left at that.

[Seperates]

You are obviously not a man of science...

I am a man of reason, as well as a strict Darwinian.

Darwinism is not reasonable. It is not scientific, it is not prosperous. It was condemned by Darwin himself, and is only used by those who do not actually understand the Theory of Evolution via Natural Selection.

After all, if you really understood it, you'd understand that it is not about money, but about reproduction.
Secondly, you'd also understand that your metaphor is flawed. It is not the individual that is superior, but merely the individual's traits in context to the surrounding enviorment. Which means that the only reason that some people tend to be more successful than others is because they are better suited for that cultural, political, economic climate. Which is exactly what I have been saying.

[Imperial Nilfgaard]

Anybody is able to get ahead in this world and successfully manipulate others has proven themselves to be worthy of praise.
Success deserves praise. Failure deserves contempt.

He's proven to be a psychopath, and therefore evil.

Ethics is what matters in this world...

"Ethics" according to contemporary interpretation is too often used as a front to protect the interests of the sheep against the designs of the greatest who would propel us forward.

[Seperates]

Would you consider the surrender of Japan to America as dishonorable?

No. They fought valiantly and should be regarded with praise. The ultimate surrender made pragmatic sense, given American technological superiority.

They could have fought more.

[Seperates]

He's proven to be a psychopath, and therefore evil.

Ethics is what matters in this world...

"Ethics" according to contemporary interpretation is too often used as a front to protect the interests of the sheep against the designs of the greatest who would propel us forward.

And yet without the sheep the shepard is poor.

[Fessleria]

Yeah, "Equality" or "Socialism" is a bad thing.

[The Emerald Dawn]

Yeah, "Equality" or "Socialism" is a bad thing.

False dichotomy.

[Imperial Nilfgaard]

No. They fought valiantly and should be regarded with praise. The ultimate surrender made pragmatic sense, given American technological superiority.

They could have fought more.

Perhaps, but at that point victory was all but impossible. The proper course was to surrender and then build up strength.
Japan may indeed have another chance at greatness, but such a chance would never come had they been annihilated by nuclear fire.

[Individuality-ness]

Yeah, "Equality" or "Socialism" is a bad thing.

Equality can mean anything, there's equality of opportunity and equality in result. What are you referring to?

[Seperates]

They could have fought more.

Perhaps, but at that point victory was all but impossible. The proper course was to surrender and then build up strength.
Japan may indeed have another chance at greatness, but such a chance would never come had they been annihilated by nuclear fire.

What makes you think that Japan is not great?

[The Emerald Dawn]

Yeah, "Equality" or "Socialism" is a bad thing.

Equality can mean anything, there's equality of opportunity and equality in result. What are you referring to?

The EBIL kind. With the mens taking the gunz.

[Imperial Nilfgaard]

"Ethics" according to contemporary interpretation is too often used as a front to protect the interests of the sheep against the designs of the greatest who would propel us forward.

And yet without the sheep the shepard is poor.

Indeed. Which is why manipulation is such an important part of greatness.