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The bottom line is still the same, large advances in society and modern comforts are derived from human self interest. You might do well to educate yourself: h
by ldjkfkdsjnv 4y ago
The bottom line is still the same, large advances in society and modern comforts are derived from human self interest. You might do well to educate yourself:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Selfish_Gene https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Selfish_Gene
- c-cube 4y agoRead the book, it doesn't say genes make you selfish. No support for your point whatsoever.
- anigbrowl 4y agoThis line of argumentation is just a cope to fend off discussion of negative externalities which spring from the same root. It's like showing up at the funeral of a pedestrian to extol the virtues of the motorized hearse.
- paulryanrogers 4y agoI've read the book. You may be extrapolating a bit too far if you think self interest is the foundation for modern civilization, its affordances, and the high life expectancy. EDIT: Said another way, your analysis appears reductive to the point of absurdity. Modern societal advances require a lot of collective action and self sacrifice.