Comic #3770: utilitarian-judgment

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Panel 1: Two characters are standing on a snowy landscape under a night sky filled with stars. One character, a boy with light brown hair, expresses a thought about utilitarian ethics: "The natural outcome of utilitarian ethics is that we should be as judgmental of other people as possible." The other character, a girl with dark skin and braids, responds with curiosity, "How do you figure?"

Panel 2: The boy continues, "When you judge other people in your mind, you feel better, but they don’t feel worse." The background remains a starry night.

Panel 3: He adds, "Thus, additional silent judgment is always a net positive to total happiness." The girl listens intently, considering this idea.

Panel 4: The boy states, "Therefore, any proper utilitarian system should favor deep-seated loathing of other people's tastes and habits, hidden beneath an opaque cloak of civility." The girl appears contemplative.

Panel 5: The girl responds, "I dunno… what sort of people would want to live in such a system?"

Panel 6: The boy gives an example: "Did you know that utilitarianism was invented in Britain?" His expression is somewhat surprised or dramatic.

Panel 7: The final panel shows the boy exclaiming, "WHOOOOAA!" indicating an exaggerated reaction or realization.

The comic explores the theme of utilitarianism in a humorous yet critical way, showcasing a dialogue between two characters with contrasting perspectives.