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No, you only think that's irrational because you can only see so far. In reality we help people because in the long run it benefits us more than not. A rising t
by A12-B 6y ago
No, you only think that's irrational because you can only see so far. In reality we help people because in the long run it benefits us more than not. A rising tide lifts all boats etc. You don't actually get as much out of being selfish as you think you do.
- defterGoose 6y agoAnd thats the problem with American society. Its always easier to understand the (short-term) gains from being selfish, and difficult to understand the (long-term) edifying effects of being magnanimous.
- imbnwa 6y agoThis is pretty spot on