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1. To what extent are people egoistic?

2. What do you think are the reasons for people acting altruistically?

3. In the movie Pay it forward, a boy comes up with an idea that everyone has an obligation to do three good deeds in repayment for every good deed that one receives. Such good deeds should be things that the other person cannot accomplish on their own. This type of helping is expected to spread exponentially through society, creating a social movement. Do you think the idea can work in reality? Why or why not?

4. If we get satisfaction and self worth from altruistic deeds, does that mean that they aren't really altruistic?

5. Is egoism really bad if it is considered ingrained and biological?

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Stalin 2 - Anki

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Stalin - Anki

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A good explanation: Egoism has two variants, descriptive or normative. The descriptive (or positive) variant conceives egoism as a factual description of human affairs. That is, people are motivated by their own interests and desires, and they cannot be described otherwise. The normative variant proposes that people should be so motivated, regardless of what presently motivates their behavior.

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A good explanation: Egoism has two variants, descriptive or normative. The descriptive (or positive) variant conceives egoism as a factual description of human affairs. That is, people are motivated by their own interests and desires, and they cannot be described otherwise. The normative variant proposes that people should be so motivated, regardless of what presently motivates their behavior.

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I believe that people are to large extent egoistic, in the sense that they want what is best for themselves first. However, I think people are reluctant

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1. To what extent are people egoistic?
Every person is egoistic in one way or another as we always receive something in return for doing something for someone.

2. What do you think are the reasons for people acting altruistically?
Altruism doesn't truly exist but there might be personal reasons for each person to act altruistically. For example, an incident that had a huge impact on their life can lead to people behaving altruistically to whatever extent it exists.

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1. To what extent are people egoistic?
people are egoistic to a very high extent as individuals are selfish and constantly need a favor back as they always put themselves first.

2. What do you think are the reasons for people acting altruistically?

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People 'act' altruistically in order to create a good image of themselves. This convinces people around them to believe, depend on and trust them. However, people can also act altruistically in order to reap some sort of favour or benefit. The last reason that people can be altruistic is because they genuinely care for individuals around them. They may be friends or family and so are close and loved by the altruist.

- Anki

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1. To what extent are people egoistic?

-Individuals are not completely egoistic but, we all express characteristics related to being egoistical. Obviously some people will be more than others due to cultural factors and societies values.

2. What do you think are the reasons for people acting altruistically?

-People may act altruistically because these characteristic are encouraged in most societies, and become social norms.

3. In the movie Pay it forward, a boy comes up with an idea that everyone has an obligation to do three good deeds in repayment for every good deed that one receives. Such good deeds should be things that the other person cannot accomplish on their own. This type of helping is expected to spread exponentially through society, creating a social movement. Do you think the idea can work in reality? Why or why not?

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4. If we get satisfaction and self worth from altruistic deeds, does that mean that they aren't really altruistic?

5. Is egoism really bad if it is considered ingrained and biological?

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1. To what extent are people egoistic?

A high extent.

2. What do you think are the reasons for people acting altruistically?

Because they care about others / are genuinely good people.

3. In the movie Pay it forward, a boy comes up with an idea that everyone has an obligation to do three good deeds in repayment for every good deed that one receives. Such good deeds should be things that the other person cannot accomplish on their own. This type of helping is expected to spread exponentially through society, creating a social movement. Do you think the idea can work in reality? Why or why not?

No, cannot work because people are not that bothered about doing good things for others.

4. If we get satisfaction and self worth from altruistic deeds, does that mean that they aren't really altruistic?

They would not be altruistic because altruistic deeds must have absolutely no benefits for the person doing the deed.

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1. To what extent are people egoistic?
Every person to an extent is egoistic, because we all have the need to survive and thrive. We all look out for ourselves before anyone else.

2. What do you think are the reasons for people acting altruistically?
I don't think people act altruistically :)

3. In the movie Pay it forward, a boy comes up with an idea that everyone has an obligation to do three good deeds in repayment for every good deed that one receives. Such good deeds should be things that the other person cannot accomplish on their own. This type of helping is expected to spread exponentially through society, creating a social movement. Do you think the idea can work in reality? Why or why not?
No

4. If we get satisfaction and self-worth from altruistic deeds, does that mean that they aren't really altruistic?
Yes, because the altruism is doing good without benefitting from it.

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Oui

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Humans are the most intelligent living creatures on the planet and for that reason  strive to be and achieve the best. Sometimes they do so even at the expense of harming others. We are able to remove ourselves from certain situations to analyse the best choices that we have without taking anything or anyone else into Consideration. It is possible that this is just a mechanism of evolutions survival of the fittest. We have the knowledge to assess the negative impacts of decisions yet still choose to make those decisions if it benefits us. A classic example would be the purchase of fur coats. We are aware that rare animals are hunted for their skin yet choose to wear such clothes to gain a crowds attention, thereby benefitting us. On the other hand, paternal and maternal instincts demonstrate altruism at its finest. Actions are taken solely (most of the time at least) to protect their offspring.
- Anki

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1. To what extent are people egoistic?

0.05% of people maybe. People tend to follow the normal distribution. My calculator says 0.1% of people are likely to be either altruists or egoists. However, this doesn't make sense because I never saw an egoist while I met many altruists in school.

2. What do you think are the reasons for people acting altruistically?

Among many factors influencing altruistic behavior, the socioculture seems the most influential -- e.g. IB DP.

3. In the movie Pay it forward, a boy comes up with an idea ...

The Ice Bucket Challenge's success showed it is realistic 😀

4. If we get satisfaction and self worth from altruistic deeds, does that mean that they aren't really altruistic?

The more our behavior gives us satisfaction and self worth, the less altruistic our behavior is. Does this statement make sense? My intuition disagrees. Though, I am sad because there in my head exists no evidence supporting my disagreement to the statement, but am hopeful evidences will be discovered, by which we'd know if the statement is false or - despite my intuition - true. Let's exlore -😀- to find evidences. - Soo

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1. To what extent are people egoistic?

Very. Survival of the fittest is taught in bio for a reason lol. However, depends on where you are in life etc. If I cant afford to offer help to others chances are I would be more egotistic

2. What do you think are the reasons for people acting altruistically?

It doesnt exist lol.

Helping others would not be

3. In the movie Pay it forward, a boy comes up with an idea that everyone has an obligation to do three good deeds in repayment for every good deed that one receives. Such good deeds should be things that the other person cannot accomplish on their own. This type of helping is expected to spread exponentially through society, creating a social movement. Do you think the idea can work in reality? Why or why not?

No. No way to keep people accountable for their deeds. People dont have the time/money to perform 3 good deeds. How could we evaluate if the good deed cannot be performed by the og person.

4. If we get satisfaction and self worth from altruistic deeds, does that mean that they aren't really altruistic?

Oui

5. Is egoism really bad if it is considered ingrained and biological?

Yes. Just because it is ingrained doesn't mean we have to act on it. It tends to put others at a disadvantage which isn't good for the world :(

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