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Psychology says the people who are quietly selfish without realizing it aren't villains or narcissists, they're usually people who learned early that their needs only got met if they put themselves first, and nobody has ever gently pointed out that the strategy outlived the situation that created it - Silicon Canals

Many people display selfish behaviors unconsciously due to outdated survival strategies formed in childhood.

Beef Season-Finale Recap: Till Death Do Us Part

Capitalism emulates nature, promoting self-serving relationships, which limits character development in critiques of selfishness in shows like Beef and The White Lotus.

Philosophy

fromAeon

3 months ago

We cooperate to survive. But, if no one's looking, we compete | Aeon Essays

Humans evolved with capacities for both cooperation and exploitation, and intelligence enabled flexible strategies of collaboration and competition.

fromBuzzFeed

6 months ago

People Are Sharing 26 Signs You Should NOT Become A Parent

Some people dream about having kids. Others hear a toddler scream at Target and know that parenthood definitely isn't in the cards. The truth is, not everyone is built for the wild, exhausting, beautiful journey of raising a child, so when Reddit user u/Hungry_South1377 asked, "What are some signs you should NOT become a parent?" what people didn't do was hold back.

Parenting

Psychology

fromMail Online

7 months ago

The Scrooge effect: Rich people really ARE more selfish, study finds

Increased wealth and displays of wealth correlate with more selfish, unethical behavior and reduced compassion for others.

Philosophy

fromPsychology Today

9 months ago

Is Selfishness a Flaw or a Feature?

Self-interest evolved for survival, but cooperation ensured success.