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[–] 11 points 2 days ago (4 children)

I think that people may admire/covet the super-power of doing what you want without caring about other people or being afraid of consequences.

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  • [–] 16 points 2 days ago (3 children)

    Which is a huge shame, because doing what you want without much worry about consequences is actually super doable WHILE still caring about other people

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  • [–] 8 points 2 days ago (1 child)

    Not if you've been taught that everything is a zero-sum game, which apparently many people believe, especially in the States. If you believe that one person gaining something necessarily means that someone else loses something to an equal or greater degree, caring about other people inherently means having to compromise on your own happiness.

    Of course it becomes a lot easier if you believe that it's possible to win together and that giving a little can make a huge difference in someone's day.

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