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Note: This was originally published at https://brianlui.dog/2020/10/06/upside-decay/. This concept is important because many people are self-interested, and this provides a convincing self-interested reason for being virtuous. Being virtuous is good, but it's also practical! Upside decay means that an organization doesn’t get any lucky breaks. If we think of average...

This is also posted at brianlui.dog. Cornelius has a problem in his life. Cornelius: Emma, I know you’re really good with people. I feel silly saying this, but maybe you could help me with a problem I have? Emma: That’s a very nice thing for you to say, Cornelius! What’s...