There’s an amusing short story about “tin pacifists”, The Toys of Peace.[1] The introduction claims that this is a “primitive instinct”; but I tend to agree more with the conclusion.
On a related note, a Tumblr post[2] that’s been making the rounds recently:
> “In a game with no consequences, why are you still playing the ‘Good’ side?”
> Because being mean makes me feel bad.
> Because my no-consequences power fantasy is being able to help everyone.
On a related note, a Tumblr post[2] that’s been making the rounds recently:
> “In a game with no consequences, why are you still playing the ‘Good’ side?”
> Because being mean makes me feel bad.
> Because my no-consequences power fantasy is being able to help everyone.
[1]: https://gutenberg.org/files/1477/1477-h/1477-h.htm#page3
[2]: https://deflare.tumblr.com/post/157885054221