>It bothers me when someone attempts to selfishly seize power.
I think this is what Eliezer is talking about. If someone tried to tell you what to do without justification, would you resent it? If so, that’s the emotion. We accept being told what to do by hierarchical superiors because we believe that is what is best for the larger whole, whether that’s the CEO setting direction for the company or your mom deciding what is served for dinner. People who tell others what to do outside an accepted hierarchy are perceived as acting selfishly and disruptively.
>It bothers me when someone attempts to selfishly seize power.
I think this is what Eliezer is talking about. If someone tried to tell you what to do without justification, would you resent it? If so, that’s the emotion. We accept being told what to do by hierarchical superiors because we believe that is what is best for the larger whole, whether that’s the CEO setting direction for the company or your mom deciding what is served for dinner. People who tell others what to do outside an accepted hierarchy are perceived as acting selfishly and disruptively.