In this case, I’m referring to the notion that we all make minor sacrifices in our daily interactions in service of a “greater good” for everyone.

“Following the rules” would be a simplified version of what I’m talking about, I suppose. But also keeping an awareness/attitude about "How will my choices affect the people around me in this moment? “Common courtesy”, “situational awareness”, etc…

I don’t know that it’s a “new” phenomenon by any means, I just seem to have an increasing (subjective) awareness of it’s decline of late.

  • solstice@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    I was literally just reading about social contract theory the other day, brushing up because it’s been a while since my political philosophy coursework in undergrad.

    I was thinking this is definitely something everyone should brush up on, because it seems to be something many of us have forgotten about.

    We live in a society, together, and give up certain freedoms in exchange for stable lifestyles lived without fear.

    I think people have forgotten about everyone’s individual responsibility, their mandate, to uphold their part of this social contract. I think people have forgotten what shame is.

    Great post.