Socialization injects into our value function a touch of the collective; it forces us to internalize our externalities by creating guilt when we do something selfish or destructive to our group.
Stealing these items has a social cost. Those who care about humanity as a whole, the collective good, I believe, will be less prone to theft of this kind.
I do believe that “theft” by many other names is quite common in our society, and it seems to be getting worse in my anecdotal experience.
Stealing these items has a social cost. Those who care about humanity as a whole, the collective good, I believe, will be less prone to theft of this kind.
I do believe that “theft” by many other names is quite common in our society, and it seems to be getting worse in my anecdotal experience.