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The Cooperation Between Rule Breakers and Enforcers
31:52 - 39:15 (07:22)
People often cooperate to subvert rules, with the rule breakers providing excuses for the enforcers to avoid enforcement. This can happen in situations such as the use of medication to show care for oneself and others.
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The fear of being accused of not enforcing rules makes people want to appear as if they are trying to enforce them, even if that means avoiding enforcing the rules altogether.
31:52 - 33:48 (01:55)
Summary
The fear of being accused of not enforcing rules makes people want to appear as if they are trying to enforce them, even if that means avoiding enforcing the rules altogether. Enforcing rules can also make people's lives more difficult, adding to the reluctance to do so.
ChapterThe Cooperation Between Rule Breakers and Enforcers
Episode#038 - Robin Hanson - The Hidden Motives in Everyday Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The act of hiding alcohol in a paper bag in public is a classic way to disguise rule-breaking, as both the rule breakers and the rule enforcers have no desire to truly be at the mercy of the law.
33:48 - 34:59 (01:10)
Summary
The act of hiding alcohol in a paper bag in public is a classic way to disguise rule-breaking, as both the rule breakers and the rule enforcers have no desire to truly be at the mercy of the law. This odd cooperation between the two leads to the subversion of the rules being enforced.
ChapterThe Cooperation Between Rule Breakers and Enforcers
Episode#038 - Robin Hanson - The Hidden Motives in Everyday Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The co-authors of "Elephant in the Brain" discuss the social dynamics of bragging, including why people brag, the different forms it takes, and how it affects our social relationships.
35:01 - 36:42 (01:41)
Summary
The co-authors of "Elephant in the Brain" discuss the social dynamics of bragging, including why people brag, the different forms it takes, and how it affects our social relationships.
ChapterThe Cooperation Between Rule Breakers and Enforcers
Episode#038 - Robin Hanson - The Hidden Motives in Everyday Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The urge to brag is a fundamental part of human nature, and we often do it without realizing it.
36:42 - 39:15 (02:32)
Summary
The urge to brag is a fundamental part of human nature, and we often do it without realizing it. From going to a prestigious school to taking medication, we engage in behaviors to signal our status and care for others.