I think the idea that “emotion is somehow fraudulent or invalid” is exactly what a lot of rationality and (behavioural) economics research is concluding lately and it is exactly this that I find fascinating.

Maybe the most important question ‘How can we tell when to trust our emotions?’

It appears that aid and charity may be two places where we shouldn’t.

Thanks for the comment, Matt.

It’s funny how this post connects with the above one about the watch and sentimentality. The underlying assumption is that emotion is somehow fraudulent or invalid. If we acted purely on logic, perhaps the best solution for African states is to move everyone into giant cities –but clearly, this would be absurd.

Giving aid is probably the easiest solution, where all the more effectual ones are complicated and/or difficult.

(love your blog!)