The problem with throwing about ‘emergent’ is that it is a word that doesn’t really explain any complexity or narrow down the options out of potential ‘emergent’ options. In this instance, that is the point. Sure, ‘atruistic punishment’ could happen. But only if it’s the right option and TDT should not privilege that hypothesis specifically.
Emergent?
The problem with throwing about ‘emergent’ is that it is a word that doesn’t really explain any complexity or narrow down the options out of potential ‘emergent’ options. In this instance, that is the point. Sure, ‘atruistic punishment’ could happen. But only if it’s the right option and TDT should not privilege that hypothesis specifically.