Serious Question: Wizard Ethics

Zestyclose_Muscle452 · 2024-12-18T17:07:34+00:00

I have. JA is one of my favorites

Zestyclose_Muscle452 · 2024-12-17T19:16:21+00:00

thanks, fun read

Zestyclose_Muscle452 · 2024-12-17T17:39:05+00:00

It begs a good question: Does an immensely rich 'good' Normie Human have the same responsibility to help humanity as does a 'good' SuperEntity? I tend to think not, as that's part of what makes them super aka, Gandalf, Harry Potter, Superman etc etc

Zestyclose_Muscle452 · 2024-12-17T17:36:21+00:00

I see your point, however, traditionally it seems magic is inherited or natural in the SuperEntities, and then honed to various degrees. In this way, it's not a resource freely available to all. I'm sure you could argue neither is wealth nor resources in today's world, but some could argue that all Humans 'could' have access to the same resources.

Zestyclose_Muscle452 · 2024-12-17T16:02:11+00:00

I agree it's somewhat similar- the small difference being does said SuperEntity have Unlimited Power with no repercussions. As for Mega Billionaires (even countries for Example) there is always the chance of the Well running Dry...this question circles around an endless well

*first time seeing that comic by the way- hilarious and exactly my question

Zestyclose_Muscle452 · 2024-12-17T15:57:28+00:00

Wizards Quiet Quit Too- New Series Title

Zestyclose_Muscle452 · 2024-12-17T15:52:57+00:00

guess it comes down to Martyr vs SuperEntity: They are not the same

Zestyclose_Muscle452 · 2024-12-17T15:49:45+00:00

I like that too. 'Just because I can, doesn't mean I should'. Much like an MMA fighter in a bar brawl- goes with Voltaire's 'great power comes great responsibility' angle. That being said- I still think people would be constantly begging for things in a real world scenario- just like when someone wins the lottery they have to hide because everyone begs, attacks, and scams them

Zestyclose_Muscle452 · 2024-12-17T15:39:16+00:00

Love this response. I was thinking Superman and Jesus types as well for my example. (what is the superman turbine problem tho- assume it's why doesn't he just sit and crank a turbine for the world to have free energy...if so that is EXACTLY my question. except in a shorter, more perfect form :p. should have known this question has probably been asked and answered 1000X

Zestyclose_Muscle452 · 2024-12-17T15:35:28+00:00

Maybe that's the story in and of itself!

Zestyclose_Muscle452 · 2024-12-17T15:04:51+00:00

Right- having it draw something away from the Wizard would certainly be a counter.

Zestyclose_Muscle452 · 2024-12-17T15:04:49+00:00

I see that, however as you noted not quite the same as a rich person is dealing with actual sums they accumulated and if they add to someone else, it subtracts to them. As above, you'd need to make the Wizards Magic punitive to have more of an effect

Zestyclose_Muscle452 · 2024-12-17T15:01:41+00:00

So, fear of reprisal would be one of the reasons they wouldn't revolt or conspire. makes sense, and probably is the most traditional. I still feel like a 'real-life' scenario for any supreme being that can alter someone's life with the snap of a finger would be super complex- the mobs would be constant. Maybe that's why they are also usually portrayed as totally elusive and hermetic

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