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downbutnotout
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12 Nov 2014, 10:07 am

Who_Am_I wrote:
The best way to test this is to see how people treat you when you aren't in a position to be able to do them any favours.


Like I don't exist. Essentially, I don't. :wink:



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12 Nov 2014, 11:41 pm

alex wrote:
It really depends on the person and the context. I think there are some selfless acts but I also partially agree with what Abraham Lincoln said.


I've been thinking about this. If I were in Abe's shoes, my gut would make me go save those pigs. But after I got back into the carriage, I'd think about it and say that if I hadn't done it, I wouldn't be able to live with myself. So, I think altruism exists but it can always be debunked by reflection (after the fact).