prase comments on Rationality Quotes September 2012 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: prase 03 September 2012 08:52:00PM 1 point [-]

No need to apologise.

The feeling of being forced to pursue someone else's goals is certainly part of it. But even if the goals align, being pushed usually means that one's good deeds aren't going to be fully appreciated by others, which too is a great demotivator.

Comment author: NancyLebovitz 03 September 2012 08:57:11PM 0 points [-]

I think the feeling that one's good deeds will be unappreciated is especially a risk for altruism.