Posted on Sep 15, 2022
People Are Less Selfish Under Capitalism… Especially Compared to Socialism | Barry Brownstein
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https://fee.org/articles/people-are-less-selfish-under-capitalism/
In her book, The Fear Factor, neuroscience professor Abigail Marsh observes, “Majorities of respondents polled in the United States and elsewhere believe that people are, as a rule, selfish, preoccupied with their own interest, and untrustworthy—and getting worse.”
However, widespread adoption of a belief does not make that belief true. Capitalism calls forth altruism
In her book, The Fear Factor, neuroscience professor Abigail Marsh observes, “Majorities of respondents polled in the United States and elsewhere believe that people are, as a rule, selfish, preoccupied with their own interest, and untrustworthy—and getting worse.”
However, widespread adoption of a belief does not make that belief true. Capitalism calls forth altruism
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When you have a steady surplus in the average day to day items and have a steady supply, people tend not to be hoggish about those things.
But, in an economy where things are in short supply, or sketchy if they'll be restocked, people's natural inclination is to hoard those items and be on the lookout to get more .
But, in an economy where things are in short supply, or sketchy if they'll be restocked, people's natural inclination is to hoard those items and be on the lookout to get more .
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