Proportionality vs Trust. (note to self) Haidt refers to the moral instinct agai

Proportionality vs Trust.

(note to self)

Haidt refers to the moral instinct against free riding as “proportionality”, because our instinct includes a prohibition against disproportionate reward and consumption.

In a family or polity, that might be a correct projection. But I see it as constraint on consumption similar to the control of alphas. I am not sure it is a question of trust necessary for cooperation.

Free riding affects trust – willingness to cooperate. Punishment for violation of trust. Criminal (violence theft), Unethical (fraud and deception), Immoral (externalization).

Overconsumption may be immoral, perhaps. A deprivation of the commons. I suspect that is a better answer than proportionality – which is incalculable.

Yes. That’s probably correct.