I think this highlights a good counterpoint. I think this alternate theory predicts “probably not”, although I can contrive hypotheses for why people would sacrifice themselves (because they have learned that high-status → reward; and it’s high-status to sacrifice yourself for your kid). Or because keeping your kid safe → high reward as another learned drive.
Overall this feels like contortion but I think it’s possible. Maybe overall this is a… 1-bit update against the “not selection for caring about reality” point?
I think this highlights a good counterpoint. I think this alternate theory predicts “probably not”, although I can contrive hypotheses for why people would sacrifice themselves (because they have learned that high-status → reward; and it’s high-status to sacrifice yourself for your kid). Or because keeping your kid safe → high reward as another learned drive.
Overall this feels like contortion but I think it’s possible. Maybe overall this is a… 1-bit update against the “not selection for caring about reality” point?