Can true altruism exist, or are all act of kindness selfish at their core?

I look into it like it’s a fascinating mix. On one hand, many individuals perform selfless acts without expecting anything in return, driven by genuine compassion and empathy. One the other hand, I can see people often help others because it feels good or because society rewards altruistic behavior, which hint at selfish motive or hidden agenda. Like man, sometimes it feels like every act of kindness is just a step in the grand plan to secure a spot in the afterlife’s VIP parking lane.

So, is true altruism real, or are we just the master of the humblebrag? Sh*t, who doesn’t like a good ego boost now and then? 🦧

Michmich · 41-45, F

Does it matter if someone does a whole lot of good because they get rewarded for it somehow?

I you actually help someone then that's all that matters and the reward doesn't make it less good or more good. Because I think that if you're helping someone to like gain their trust so you can abuse their trust later is not actually helping them in the first place..