I think that what makes it weird to tow the bishop is that it changes the narrative about motivations. Instead of being able to think the person is just being selfish, you realize that he took a shortcut while being altruistic. So there’s not a clear narrative about what he deserves. That’s much of life, if we’re willing to see it.
I love how this essay takes all that and brings it to a conclusion. Laughter at the confluence. Beautiful thinking and writing.
I think that what makes it weird to tow the bishop is that it changes the narrative about motivations. Instead of being able to think the person is just being selfish, you realize that he took a shortcut while being altruistic. So there’s not a clear narrative about what he deserves. That’s much of life, if we’re willing to see it.
I love how this essay takes all that and brings it to a conclusion. Laughter at the confluence. Beautiful thinking and writing.
So true, James, and thanks so much for this kind comment that I’m just now coming across!