🪃 Social Consequences

Negative Social Consequences

• Negative social consequences arise to those behaving immorally toward others.

• Because they are less severe, each person is entirely free to determine for themselves exactly what conduct qualifies for a social consequence. As such, social consequences are a form of non-judicial remedy; no due process is required.

• Examples of non-judicial remedies:

  • Ostracism
  • Opportunity costs from others choosing to disassociate with you
  • Praising and rewarding those who, in contrast, do act decently.

Positive Social Consequences

• Positive social consequences naturally stem from acting like an excellent human being.

• Such positive consequences include the likelihood that others wish to reciprocate the kindness they enjoyed from you.

• Beneficial consequences include:

  • Greater opportunities
  • Stronger relationships
  • Peace and happiness