Yes, it’s relevant, though I have to confess I don’t understand his point. As far as I can see all he is saying is that preferences and attitudes (“tastes”) matter for the outcomes which is trivially true and doesn’t seem to be insightful. Parents have been trying to instill “proper values” in their children since times immemorial.
I just noticed that Robin Hanson posted something somewhat relevant to this topic this morning.
Yes, it’s relevant, though I have to confess I don’t understand his point. As far as I can see all he is saying is that preferences and attitudes (“tastes”) matter for the outcomes which is trivially true and doesn’t seem to be insightful. Parents have been trying to instill “proper values” in their children since times immemorial.