Do you believe in true love?
I don't, but I invite anyone who thinks otherwise to try and convince me and others who think like me. Or tell me why you don't believe.
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assemblingaknob · 26-30, F
I don't because humans rely on some sort of mutualism/incentive that drives them. That's how our brains work. In other words: Dopamine.
Then there are philosophical concepts, for instance Nietzsche's concept of egocentricity being innate to humans. That it is our unconscious survival trait, and how all our thoughts, emotions and actions stem from it.
I don't think true love can exist without true altruism. And true altruism just isn't possible for human survival. Every connection humans have in a community is basically an unspoken contract. This is also why reciprocation is important in all interpersonal relationships. The fact that in the end we do just care about our own selves. It doesn't mean it's evil, but just saying that even our kindness is selfish.
But deep down I'm still sort of conflicted. I wonder if this whole rant is pessimist or realist thinking.
Then there are philosophical concepts, for instance Nietzsche's concept of egocentricity being innate to humans. That it is our unconscious survival trait, and how all our thoughts, emotions and actions stem from it.
I don't think true love can exist without true altruism. And true altruism just isn't possible for human survival. Every connection humans have in a community is basically an unspoken contract. This is also why reciprocation is important in all interpersonal relationships. The fact that in the end we do just care about our own selves. It doesn't mean it's evil, but just saying that even our kindness is selfish.
But deep down I'm still sort of conflicted. I wonder if this whole rant is pessimist or realist thinking.