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At the end of the day, will a person always choose what's in his or her best interests?

How rare is true altruism? 

Posted - August 1, 2018
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  • 2052
    What a concept.  I first read about that recently in a book.  Who knew?  Apparently a lot of people are out for #1 first. 
      August 1, 2018 12:21 PM MDT
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  • 14795
    Yes...at the end of the day it will be in their best interest to find there bed....:)
      August 1, 2018 12:49 PM MDT
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  • 13071
    If they love and respect themselves they will.
      August 1, 2018 1:14 PM MDT
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  • 5835
    What a goofy question!

    ETA: It's the "always" that makes it seem like a trick question. This post was edited by Not Sure at August 3, 2018 2:39 PM MDT
      August 1, 2018 6:55 PM MDT
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  • 3523
    Yesterday I gave my youngest daughter a substantial sum of money because she doesn't have a job at the moment.  How is that in MY best interests.  I say NO.
      August 1, 2018 9:13 PM MDT
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  • 6098
    No not necessarily and not just because of altruism.  Many people have no idea what is in their best interests nor care.  And, perhaps most often, altruism is in our best interest. 
      August 2, 2018 9:06 AM MDT
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  • 22891
    i would hope so
      August 2, 2018 4:47 PM MDT
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  • 14
    i would rather say it what best in their own comfort zone best for them but the things we think are good for us are often unhealthy choices.
      October 6, 2018 10:38 AM MDT
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