If I've got some spare change, I give it, and I really don't concern myself with whether or not they buy food or drugs/booze; I am not their parent, and I don't judge them as my children, even if they are going to make childish decision.
Because you know it is likely your money will be wasted. I'm not criticisng and I'm now wondering why I bothered leaving the comment in the first place..
No, I think you have raised a good point; some people question that all altruistic acts are done for ulterior motives, and it mostly boils down to the fact that doing something that you think is good for someone can or does make one feel good about themselves; if you do it to make you feel good then it is not- in the true definition of the word- Altruistic. I have checked out your channel mate and I truly fell for you bloke, I actually relate.
If I've got some spare change, I give it, and I really don't concern myself with whether or not they buy food or drugs/booze; I am not their parent, and I don't judge them as my children, even if they are going to make childish decision.
EwePeopleRsheeple 2 years ago
Then that is irresponsible and selfish altruism..
godlessKnowledge 2 years ago
Why?
EwePeopleRsheeple 2 years ago
Because you know it is likely your money will be wasted. I'm not criticisng and I'm now wondering why I bothered leaving the comment in the first place..
godlessKnowledge 2 years ago
No, I think you have raised a good point; some people question that all altruistic acts are done for ulterior motives, and it mostly boils down to the fact that doing something that you think is good for someone can or does make one feel good about themselves; if you do it to make you feel good then it is not- in the true definition of the word- Altruistic. I have checked out your channel mate and I truly fell for you bloke, I actually relate.
EwePeopleRsheeple 2 years ago
Which to me seems to lead to the connclusion that sacrifice is the only form of altruism. Thanks for the comment
godlessKnowledge 2 years ago