I don't believe people have no agency.
replyBut I do believe we overestimate our own agency. Or more importantly society is often structured on the assumption that we have more agency then we actually do.
because some people suffer from
mental health issues and need help and encouragement to break these behaviours.
replyAnd companies should not be allowed to predate on the vulnerable.
where does it stop though? I suffer from cant-stop-eating-nutella but should we shut down ferrero? it is simply not possible to protect the vulnerable in a free society. any protection only gives power into
the wrong hands and will eventually get weaponized to protect “vulnerable” (e.g. our kids from learning math cause some ruling party likes their future voters dumb)
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