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18 Post author: RobertWiblin 09 April 2012 01:29AM

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Comment author: aelephant 09 April 2012 10:58:41PM 0 points [-]

I have no evidence for this, but it seems plausible: What if people who are the recipients of altruism are more likely to be providers of altruism in the future? This would mean that altruism really is a form of investment. I would be curious to know if anyone has studied the effects of receiving altruism on future behavior.

Comment author: Larks 10 April 2012 12:28:45AM 0 points [-]

Unfortunately, the Ugandan Orphans you saved are unlikely to be joining you at your hedge fund.