Eugine_Nier comments on Optimal Philanthropy for Human Beings - Less Wrong

36 Post author: lukeprog 25 July 2011 07:27AM

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Comment author: Eugine_Nier 24 July 2011 05:15:37AM 5 points [-]

I have seen a similar idea, presented in a much more cynical form. Essentially arguing that people give to charity because it makes them feel less bad about doing bad things during the rest of their day.

Comment author: MatthewBaker 24 July 2011 09:28:35AM 2 points [-]

Cynicism has its place alongside cautious optimism.