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branchingtime.bsky.social

Sure, but what about this other thing?

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And, of course, the causal claim is absurd. Japan's intensity of will resulted in the destruction of somewhere around 50% (!) of its urban area in 1944-45, for example. Even so: this stupid idea seems pretty widespread and responsible for lots of horror.

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Such a will would do whatever it takes (including violating stringent moral duties). Thus: a military commander might order their solders to commit outrages in order to demonstrate (and also constitute) maximum will.

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branchingtime.bsky.social

It might also have been motivated by a certain conception of how social groups affect outcomes - i.e., by willing them with maximum intensity. To will with maximum intensity would entail willing unconditionally and wholeheartedly.

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The story is that they did this so that the Carthaginians could expect no mercy from the Romans and would fight with to the death, thereby increasing the probability of a Carthaginian victory.

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branchingtime.bsky.social

Likert?! I hardly even knowert!

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branchingtime.bsky.social
@branchingtime.bsky.social
Metaphysician, mathematician, data scientist, pain in the ass
29 followers110 following7 posts