Mr.Pinchy
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Is there such a thing as true altruism? Just wanting to know.
I mean many people who volunteer do it for fear of god (Catholics), recognition (med school), or acceptance from others. It seems most philanthropists set up charities right before they die or right when they're trying to boost their image.
Othertimes, we hold the door open for the young lady behind us because we hope we'll get a nice smile and we do it for the older lady because it's a social convention.
When's the last time you did something for another at no benefit to yourself or even at a cost?
I mean many people who volunteer do it for fear of god (Catholics), recognition (med school), or acceptance from others. It seems most philanthropists set up charities right before they die or right when they're trying to boost their image.
Othertimes, we hold the door open for the young lady behind us because we hope we'll get a nice smile and we do it for the older lady because it's a social convention.
When's the last time you did something for another at no benefit to yourself or even at a cost?