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LessWrong article suggests structuring systems to encourage ethical behavior

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The article "Easier To Be Good" by Jenn, published on LessWrong on November 15th, 2026, explores the concept of making ethical choices more straightforward. The post suggests that by structuring environments or systems, individuals can be guided towards more virtuous actions with less cognitive effort. This approach aims to reduce the friction associated with making the 'right' decision, thereby promoting better behavior. AI

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 (AF) · jenn ·

    Easier To Be Good

    <p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I do not consider myself a good person. I am lazy and frivolous and inconsiderate, I care too much about intelligence and status, I am a snob and a hypocrite, and I do not call my mother enough.</span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wr…

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