Which norms do you think would still largely apply and what would be the first to go out the window? Are there principles you would personally still stick to despite not expecting the same from others? Do you think these rules would need to be enforced in groups or is “common decency” mostly inherent and universal? How about the difference between lone survivors and groups? Would an individual potentially be more dangerous due to nobody holding them accountable?
These are just examples of a different angles from which to consider this question. I’m curious about hearing your thoughts on what society would be like under what effectively is true anarchy.
I do believe that quite a lot of informal “rules” would carry over or form. People actually function pretty bad alone and would realistically have to co-operate with other people. In absence of any laws or governing bodies this would be a reputation based system.
If someone is known as a dangerous lunatic and/or someone who doesn’t keep their word, nobody would work with them.