# Value stuff ## 0. Motivating questions Although the pinnacle of today's society affords many people the basics for life, and although we don't often punch each other in the face and mostly don't get shot randomly, and although we can visit our friends for tea and sushi, and although we can get Amazon packages to our doorstep, and although we have access to medicine, running water, and clean towels... Although we can work for a living, and although state actors usually don't unfairly confisc