Greeks let mules that were used in building the parthenan, they gave him privileged grounds instead of letting him die. They honor them by giving them great ground to yeo, great food and stuff like that. The idea that you honor everything that is worth honoring, even when it's not quite rational, has a sweet, sweet aspect to it.
Nassim Nicholas Taleb talks about the pandemic with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Topics discussed include how to handle the rest of this pandemic and the next one, the power of the mask, geronticide, and soul in the game.