Are human beings selfish by nature? Welcome, Strangers, to My Mama Done Told Me In this episode, we discuss the topics of selfishness and human nature. We explore whether people are inherently selfish or if it is a learned trait. Our conversation delves into the instinctual nature of selfishness and how it relates to the cooperative nature of human beings in society. We also conclude that selfishness, at its core, is vital to survival but can also be a positive trait when paired with generosity, empathy, and just a pinch of altruism. Do YOU think human beings are selfish by nature? CONNECT WITH THE FAMILY Email: mymamadonetoldmepodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @mymamadonetoldmepodcast Facebook: /mymamadonetoldme YouTube: @MyMamaDoneToldMePodcast TikTok: @mymamadonetoldme X/Twitter: @MyMamaDoneTold
CONTENT LINKS - Believe In Mind article mentioned by Mama - The Decision Lab article mentioned by Jeff CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Topic of Discussion: Selfishness and Human Nature 03:17 Degree of Selfishness 04:14 Cooperative Nature of Human Beings 05:40 Instinctual Response and Situational Factors 06:44 Family Dynamics 08:46 Social Interactions 09:49 The Public Good 10:41 Cooperation 11:40 Opposite of Selfishness: Altruism or Generosity 15:47 Happiness 20:05 Self-Awareness 24:04 Selfishness as a Personality Trait 26:43 Selfishness and Selflessness 27:40 Nurturing Empathy in Children 28:35 Feeling Good About Helping Others 30:00 Conclusion