Virtue signalling is often a force for good
From prehistoric man’s survival to the abolition of slavery, the desire for esteem drives progress
James Marriott
www.thetimes.co.uk/article/virtue-signalling-is-often-a-force-for-good-2j87hjwcp
(probably behind a pay wall, sorry)
An interesting, and valid, perspective. And, if I am honest, one I had not considered before.
Essentially the thrust is that whilst one may be absolutely and disingenuously virtue signalling, one is still reinforcing the perception of what is "good" behaviour.
Thus virtue signalling plays a significant part in enforcing good behaviours over all of us.
Ditto "woke" behaviour.
It is a good point; pretending to the world that you have a good behaviour or thought does reinforce the value of that good thought or behaviour amongst peers.
It's a sufficiently strong point that I guess I can no longer user it as a criticism or insult. Which is mildly annoying.
Bromp, I think you'll find it particularly interesting (genuinely) and if you can't find/see it then email me and I'll send you the text.
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