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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? 🦧
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ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
Kind of an unaswerable conundrum: if you are altruistic and feel good about being altruistic then are you being altruistic selflessly or because it makes you feel good? And if it makes you feel good, is that truly altruism?