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Re:Selfishness Is Learned: We tend to be cooperative unless ... by tremon on Thursday June 09, 2016 @07:48PM (#11873253)
being fully consistent when it comes to living philosophically altruistic is only possible if you're prepared to die for it (quickly).

Imagine you're the only skilled baker in town. Does your community benefit more from you when you starve yourself to death, or when you keep producing food for them?

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Re:Selfishness Is Learned: We tend to be cooperative unless ... by alttab on Saturday June 11, 2016 @12:22AM (#11882044)
I took this specific quote as killing yourself is the most merciful thing you could do for others. Dark indeed.
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