Dash on Nostr: I have a theory that 3 ply thinking from chess can for the basis of a moral/ethic. ...

I have a theory that 3 ply thinking from chess can for the basis of a moral/ethic. That is, before we act, it is moral to ask ourselves what are the likely consequences of our action, and consider what we would then do in response to those consequences. Only when we are satisfied that the resulting status would be good or beneficial or at the least neutral and non harming should we proceed to act. If we are to miss a detail and this invalidates our evaluation, them this is a chance to learn, not a moral failing per se. But if we act in the world "hoping it'll be ok" and not considering likely consequences, or we may even notice consequences but not formulate an idea to respond, or we formulate an idea but don't bother to test it with an evaluation, and ask ourselves the hard question of "is that an acceptable outcome", then that is a moral failing. 5 ply or more thinking is genius, and is to be appreciated but not demanded or expected. But 1 ply thinking is a moral failing, and good moral instruction will seek to train and discipline students away from such naive reasoning. #chess