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01:17 Is there such a thing as a truly unselfish act?

02:29 Is there such a thing as a truly unselfish act or an altruistic act?

03:37 Performing unselfish acts can actually have a positive effect on humans, as seen through MRI studies that show the Pleasure Center in our brain is activated and we feel just as good giving money as we do receiving it, which supports the idea that there is no such thing as a truly altruistic act, and this is also supported by examples from the natural world such as trees shedding leaves to protect their roots and mothers protecting their children.

04:48 Altruism is seen as a social construct that is necessary for society to function and prevent it from falling apart.

05:59 Altruism is ultimately about doing something nice for someone else and feeling good in return, regardless of whether it benefits society or not.

07:05 Altruism is ultimately about doing something nice for someone else and feeling good in return, regardless of whether it benefits society or not.