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Re:MrBeast Became the Willy Wonka of YouTube by aerio on Tuesday June 13, 2023 @03:45AM (#36306933)
>Isn't this incredibly circular reasoning? You're critiquing someone for their action

I think it's perfect, as arguably, you could say that about the initial point as well (it's not altruistic because ego). When reduced this way, it doesn't really matter if ego is involved if the result actually makes an impact and betters someone else's life.

Re:MrBeast Became the Willy Wonka of YouTube by Timon3 on Tuesday June 13, 2023 @03:55AM (#36307009)
Well, you can take a fully consequentialist view, but there is a reason we go further in ethics.