Can you tell if an ideology is worth while by looking at its darkest example.

[MessiahDecoy123]

Let's look at stereotypical opposites like hippies and fascist.

Can you tell which is worse by looking at the fact that the worst hippie no where as bad as the worst fascist?

 

[Kane52630]

Both probably smell pretty bad, so it's even.

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

Would Chuck Manson count as a Hippie?

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

Let's say Manson was the worst hippie possible, is that ideology at it's worse, more dangerous than the worst fascism?

I guess this would make an interesting tournament until you found the least terrible ideology.

 

[Teelie]

No because the darkest example is not the representative of that ideology. If you look at the darkest example it will always be the worst possible outcome, not the most likely.

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

No because the darkest example is not the representative of that ideology. If you look at the darkest example it will always be the worst possible outcome, not the most likely.

Hmmm, so we should judge an ideology based on the most likely outcome?

Very insightful. Thanks.

 

[Tanin]

This feels like a question on an exam you don't want to do the work on.
Do your own homework.

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

This feels like a question on an exam you don't want to do the work on.
Do your own homework.

lolwut?

I made up this question.

I recently thought about how every ideology has a dark side and developed this question from that idea.

 

[Victarion]

Every ideology does have a dark side. That of the extremist, where the individual ceases to be the individual and gives themselves wholly to their ideology. No matter how detrimental it may be to their wellbeing. It is their choice, and I'm inclined to say we should abide by it. Likewise, the ones making the choice need to realize that every choice has a consequence and that, just as they have the freedom to make their choice, they have the freedom to accept the responsbilities of their choice,