00.2 resumption [text]

[ifightfor]

[Text-only. Par for the course with Rinzler.]

Query: Barge status?

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JA307020 once more present on Barge system. |

Apologies to those who remained; anticipated earlier return.

Standard introduction: Security Program JA307020, designation "Rinzler," Class:Warden. Unassigned at present. Remit: Barge security.

Comments

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[wemaketheworld]

Doesn't make it kindness. Entire point of theory. Victims see empathy where there isn't any.

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[ifightfor]

Suggest perception of empathy already based in value judgment. Acts nominally considered kind or empathetic often part of larger social game.

Consider also: Prisoner's dilemma. Game theory suggests optimal strategy tit-for-tat response to fellow player's actions. Decision to withhold information may be "empathetic" choice; also most strategic choice if fellow player previously chose "withhold".

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[wemaketheworld]

Assuming all kindness is ultimately out of self-interest.