TimS comments on The curse of identity - LessWrong

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Comment author: TimS 21 November 2011 06:24:59PM 0 points [-]

Is the following a reasonable paraphrase of your position:

If game theoretic considerations do not justify behaving in a way labelled "altruistic," then there is no reason to behave in "altruistic" ways.

Comment author: quen_tin 22 November 2011 04:45:39PM 0 points [-]

My view is very altruistic on the contrary : seeking gratitude is seeking to perform actions that benefits others or the whole society. Game theoretic considerations would justify being selfish, which does not deserve gratitude at all.

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