MargaritaSAYS : What is the point of Morality?

[astudyofeverything]

The people you mention would not last from an evolutionary point of view. The only reason people do immoral things these days is because, they can't objectively see how it would affect them in the long run. Our 'tribe' has gotten a whole lot bigger and the damage we inflict are now just ripples. You take any immoral person and put them on an island with 10 others, just see how long they last. Their immoral actions would remove them from the evolutionary tree had they lived in a smaller community

[MargaritaShamrakov]

@astudyofeverything

I wanted to say I really appreciate you comment! and I think you are right! Everyone in the long run gets caught eventually. I think immoral people do not last in the long run. But at the same time immoral people exist and they can cause a lot of damage in the long run as well. Have you heard Carl Sagan's theory that the best way to exist in the world is tit for tat. That means that you treat everyone good but if someone hurts you you respond

[astudyofeverything]

@MargaritaShamrakov Dare I say it - I disagree with Carl Sagan on this point. Yes immoral people exist but this is purely a result of their upbringing (and a little bit of biological conditioning). We just need better moral education through schooling and parenting - something which will take a long time. I am hopeful for a truly moral society in the long run but that is well beyond both yours and my lifetime. :(

[MargaritaShamrakov]

@astudyofeverything

I agree! But as you know it is not always the case!

[olgacognac]

You wrote I studies. What does it mean? I study? In that case I think you are a fresh-man. Or does it mean I studied? I cant belief it. You do not talk as a scientist. One thousand dollar if you show me your masters or PhD diploma! I advise you to stop your lectures. You make yourself ridiculous.

[olgacognac]

Why do you talk so much and in a way you know all? I am wondering what is your background? Where did you study? Which university?

Regards, Olga

[DestAeval]

Those with a lower morality are more likely to be executed/exiled from their society because chances are, if you're an ass, people will hate you, and if people hate you, they're more likely to do bad things to you.

It's like any trait in any other animal.

If you got a trait that benefits you, you will more likely survive.

The key point here is "more likely". It is not a certainty.

[ComradePatriot]

"One can stand as the greatest orator the world has known, possess the quickest mind, employ the cleverest psychology, and have mastered all the technical devices of argument, but if one is not credible one might just as well preach to the pelicans." - Gerry Spence

In forty years as a criminal lawyer, Gerry Spence has not lost a single case before a jury. He has technical expertise, but with this quote, he gives us the major secret to his success: credibility.

[ComradePatriot]

Make sure your music comes from your free soul and not a sold soul. Don't compromise what you put into your music. Hopefully you stay the course with your philosophy when you someday integrate it into your music and then you will be famous on your terms.

[ComradePatriot]

"Atheism is so senseless. When I look at the solar system, I see the earth at the right distance from the sun to receive the proper amounts of heat and light. This did not happen by chance." Sir Isaac Newton

[ComradePatriot]

Just remember this simple rule: What goes around comes around. You can expand on that by saying God is not mocked, what a man sows so he shall reap. I could care less what Richard Dawkins ever said.....he never contributed anything to society except books for brainwashing. Margarita contributed at least something original.....great music.

[MargaritaShamrakov]

Hey I agree with you that what goes around comes around!

[fireeyedb0y]

@MargaritaShamrakov You study philosophy, yet you believe in such petty clichés as 'what goes around comes around'?! Where is the philosophical validation for that? Come on now, you can do better than that. As a (one might say petty) side note though, you are amazingly cute. My god! (and that's coming from an atheist ;-).

[MargaritaShamrakov]

@fireeyedb0y

I think I want to believe that there is some kind of justice, or something! It is just wishful thinking on my part!

[fireeyedb0y]

@MargaritaShamrakov Fair enough. And I actually understand. I've experienced the same wishful thinking. Rational thinking isn't always the easiest road unfortunately (or at least, I don't think it is). But wishful thinking and being gullible (which for me is on the same plane with wishful thinking) has brought me much more trouble in life than rational thinking. So I rather stick with rational thinking. :-D

[fireeyedb0y]

@MargaritaShamrakov I apologize. I take back my condescending comment. I viewed a lot more of your videos now, and I actually see where you are coming from now. What I actually admire in you, is that you are willing to show your vulnarabilty and insecurities in your videos about the thoughts you raise and personal issues in your life. My hat's off to you. Wish I had the 'balls' to do that. Keep on making these videos. I enjoyed them. Sorry for being such an ass.

[MargaritaShamrakov]

@fireeyedb0y

NO, dont apologize! I welcome all the comments!!!! believe me, I am not perfect at all!!! No angel!

[fireeyedb0y]

@MargaritaShamrakov I'm not saying you're perfect, or an angel. You're pretty close though. ;-) Seriously, I think you are very charming. (My goodness, am I really flirting on the youtube here?)

[TheKolnerHeinrich]

@MargaritaShamrakov

Dear professor Shamrakov, You are not telling the truth. You remove comment that you don't like! I told you that you are not a scientist. Don't behave like that! Do you continue your' lectures about black holes, Einstein, god, evolution, ect? And do not forget your own compositions, Bach...

For people who listen to your music: do not forget to turn down the soundlevel to zero...