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Raleirosen
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Well, one difference is that Saradomin is known for his temper and hotheadedness, whereas Zaros is a robot. So, one could argue that Zaros' judgment in such a situation would be more impartial...
Remember that scene from I, Robot where Will Smith is trapped in a car underwater with a woman and a kid, and one of the androids is there to help them, but instead of the kid or the woman, the android saves Will Smith because statistically he had the best odds of surviving?
Y'know, could be something like that. Saradomin is more aware of the human element, whereas Zaros is pure reason. One isn't inherently better than the other, of course.
That's a really good point. Imo that is why neither approach is good on its own, but if both were to be taken in balance and moderation it might produce something in between that incorporates the good parts of both.
For example, a lot of human adults would readily sacrifice their lives if it gave even a slim chance that their child would survive. Zaros on the other hand treats adult humans like we treat disobedient children: incapable of making good decisions because they're "clouded by emotion", but there really is nothing wrong with having emotions since this is inescapably part of being human.
If Zaros were wise he would seek to learn from us what it means to be human before dictating how humans should live their lives. He's an alien to our customs after all, so why should he think that he knows us better than we collectively are capable of knowing ourselves?
If he shows himself willing to learn, I'll guide him. If he doesn't, well...he better enjoy having the body of a cabbage
Well, one difference is that Saradomin is known for his temper and hotheadedness, whereas Zaros is a robot. So, one could argue that Zaros' judgment in such a situation would be more impartial...
Remember that scene from I, Robot where Will Smith is trapped in a car underwater with a woman and a kid, and one of the androids is there to help them, but instead of the kid or the woman, the android saves Will Smith because statistically he had the best odds of surviving?
Y'know, could be something like that. Saradomin is more aware of the human element, whereas Zaros is pure reason. One isn't inherently better than the other, of course.
That's a really good point. Imo that is why neither approach is good on its own, but if both were to be taken in balance and moderation it might produce something in between that incorporates the good parts of both.
For example, a lot of human adults would readily sacrifice their lives if it gave even a slim chance that their child would survive. Zaros on the other hand treats adult humans like we treat disobedient children: incapable of making good decisions because they're "clouded by emotion", but there really is nothing wrong with having emotions since this is inescapably part of being human.
If Zaros were wise he would seek to learn from us what it means to be human before dictating how humans should live their lives. He's an alien to our customs after all, so why should he think that he knows us better than we collectively are capable of knowing ourselves?
If he shows himself willing to learn, I'll guide him. If he doesn't, well...he better enjoy having the body of a cabbage
03-Mar-2014 03:13:37 - Last edited on 03-Mar-2014 03:14:35 by Athrenn
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