Pretty much the title. I’ve been watching more realistic super hero shows like The Boys and Invincible. The reoccurring themes is that with great power comes great immorality.

I think it’s easy for us normies to respect other people and their property because there are clear consequences for violating social norms. But what would the average person do if they had super powers?

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    Not quite what I’m saying. It goes the other way around: people are morally questionable by nature and this comes out when people have the chance to act without facing consequences.

    So the debate essentially boils down to whether you think people are essentially good/bad at heart. That’s something people can reasonably disagree on.

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      Your evidence for the claim that people are evil by nature is: billionaires are often evil and you would make immoral choices if you could stop time. That’s just a self report and a logical fallacy smashed together

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        You really would prefer to strawman instead of seeing where reasonable people could disagree huh. Maybe the point is too philosophical for your taste.

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          You’re not reasonably debating if you start from an illogical premise.

          If you don’t like debate don’t come complaining about being debated.

          It’s also a bit weird you’re whining about the straw man that you brought up in the first place

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            If OP had super powers, your life might be in danger right now for debating the incorrect position or way or whatever.