Rules of Being Human

Interesting list. It’s striking that there are 10 rules, in a way taking the framework of the 10 commandments.

I’d say this set is weaker, in that it seems to reenforce a bit of self-centeredness and says little to nothing about loving your neighbor. Whereas the 10 commandments are summed up as love God and love your neighbor — both outward focusing. With dos and don’ts that are all outward facing, ex. Do not steal, do not covet, do not bear false witness, honor your mother and father.

That said #6 “‘There’ is no better than ‘here’” is a good reminder. A parallel to “do not covet your neighbor’s house, or your neighbor’s wife, or anything that is your neighbor’s” (paraphrase)