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Free Speech II

Tom Thought • 19 implied HN points • 02 May 23

🎭️ Culture Discourse Social norms Freedom of Speech Controversy

Cities have different approaches to free speech: some prioritize open expression even if offensive, while others value avoidance of offense.
Freedom of speech is shaped by cultural norms more than legal rules, requiring a balance between expression and consequences.
Creating spaces for healthy discourse involves balancing free expression with a commitment to fostering diverse ideas and viewpoints.

Butler, Bros, and Beyond

Perambulations • 3 implied HN points • 06 Sep 23

🎭️ Culture Masculinity Gender Roles Science fiction Social norms

Constructing a positive vision of masculinity with sci-fi can explore different gender roles and challenge societal expectations.
A good vision of masculinity should focus on virtues like variance, but also consider how to implement them in the real world.
Embracing a vision of masculinity that includes virtuous characteristics and the ability to navigate societal expectations can provide a meaningful path for many men.

Social norms as rules of social games

Optimally Irrational • 3 HN points • 23 Aug 23

🔬 Science Social norms Game Theory Sociology

Social norms are like rules in social games, influencing behavior through rewards and punishments.
Social norms can be seen as equilibrium points in social interactions, facilitating coordination and shared expectations.
Changing social norms requires collective shifts in expectations and behaviors, often led by influential individuals and role models.

A rational view of female modesty

Wood From Eden • 2 HN points • 18 Feb 23

🎭️ Culture Gender Studies Evolutionary Psychology Social norms Feminism

Rationalism often excludes many aspects of the world, including practices like sexual modesty.
Human modesty may have evolved from a history of betas cooperating and hiding sexual exploits.
Female competition for male attention has increased, impacting societal norms and individual behaviors.

Shaming with and without naming

world spirit sock stack • 0 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24

📖 Philosophy Ethics Morality Values Social norms Human behavior

Shaming can lead to positive utilitarian outcomes in two ways: by instilling fear to avoid wrongdoing and by internalizing values to reduce such behaviors.
Naming the person being shamed can lead to more fear-based avoidance, while not naming them might result in more internalization of values.
Choosing whether to name the person in shaming efforts can impact the outcomes by influencing how individuals align with social norms and values.

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