Interesting. As far as I can tell, the moral is that most definitions in an argument are supplied such that the arguer gets their way, instead of being a solid fact that can be followed in a logical sequence in order to deduce the correct course of action.
But I think it would using the rationalists’ Taboo would benefit the three, as the word “fair” is defined differently by each of them: Xannon defines fairness as a compromise between the involved parties. Yancy defines fairness as an objective equality wherein everyone receives the same treatment. Zaire either defines fairness as accounting for the needs of each of the involved parties, or as whatever gets him half the pie. Define “fairness” first before agreeing to divide the pie “fairly”, or shut up and compromise.
In this situation, I think it would just be easier to split the pie while the other two are arguing and ask, “Do you guys want to eat the pie or continue arguing?” while holding a piece. Arguing about the definition of fairness while starving in a forest in the middle of who-knows-where is generally not a good idea. An argument that leads nowhere is a waste of time, and not useful.
Interesting. As far as I can tell, the moral is that most definitions in an argument are supplied such that the arguer gets their way, instead of being a solid fact that can be followed in a logical sequence in order to deduce the correct course of action.
But I think it would using the rationalists’ Taboo would benefit the three, as the word “fair” is defined differently by each of them: Xannon defines fairness as a compromise between the involved parties. Yancy defines fairness as an objective equality wherein everyone receives the same treatment. Zaire either defines fairness as accounting for the needs of each of the involved parties, or as whatever gets him half the pie. Define “fairness” first before agreeing to divide the pie “fairly”, or shut up and compromise.
In this situation, I think it would just be easier to split the pie while the other two are arguing and ask, “Do you guys want to eat the pie or continue arguing?” while holding a piece. Arguing about the definition of fairness while starving in a forest in the middle of who-knows-where is generally not a good idea. An argument that leads nowhere is a waste of time, and not useful.