Systems of Survival

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Systems of Survival, a 1961 book by US urban activist Jane Jacobs, identifies two fundamental moral systems^[1]:

Moral Precepts of:
Guardian Syndrome	Commerce Syndrome
Shun trading Exert prowess Be obedient and disciplined Adhere to tradition Respect hierarchy Be loyal Take vengeance Deceive for the sake of the task Make rich use of leisure Be ostentatious Dispense largesse Be exclusive Show fortitude Be fatalistic Treasure honor	Shun force Compete Be efficient Be open to inventiveness and novelty Use initiative and enterprise Come to voluntary agreements Respect contracts Dissent for the sake of the task Be industrious Be thrifty Invest for productive purposes Collaborate easily with strangers and aliens Promote comfort and convenience Be optimistic Be honest

Note the similarity between "guardian syndrome" and authoritarian ideals.

↑ The table was originally copied from Wikipedia: Systems_of_Survival#Description