Moreover, actions that have short-term effects can generally be assumed to have longer term effects if our actions propagate.
I don’t disagree with this. I was just claiming that the “indirect” effects dominate (by indirect, I just mean effects other than shifting the future closer in time).
There is still the question of indirect/direct effects.
I was just claiming that the “indirect” effects dominate (by indirect, I just mean effects other than shifting the future closer in time).
I understand that. I wanted to know why you thought that. I’m asking for clarity. I don’t currently understand your reasons. See this recent comment of mine for more info.
I don’t disagree with this. I was just claiming that the “indirect” effects dominate (by indirect, I just mean effects other than shifting the future closer in time).
There is still the question of indirect/direct effects.
I understand that. I wanted to know why you thought that. I’m asking for clarity. I don’t currently understand your reasons. See this recent comment of mine for more info.
(I don’t think I’m going to engage further here, sorry.)