The Map Collector

It strikes me that one of the reasons it took me so long to understand what generosity really is and why it works from a natural systems perspective is that it’s hard to see how people are rewarded or punished within the system for their actions—especially for a child. If I get a Christmas present, that looks suspiciously like a reward, so I must be doing fine. No need to give, I just lost time and money. Meanwhile all around me, I can see jerks thriving and nice people getting shafted. Blind Luck meddles both ways, and Lady Justice peeks out from under the blindfold.( Read more... )