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thatsnotmybutter t1_iuo6mm2 wrote

Reply to comment by Jhill520 in Researchers show that the same system in the brain that enables us to avoid danger is also activated during selfless, helping behaviour: “These results contradict the conventional wisdom that we need to suppress our own fear system in order to help others who are in danger” by giuliomagnifico

I would argue the opposite. It might not be in the interest of the individual but it most certainly is in the interest of the species.

I would say societal nature encourages the instinctive natural behavior.

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Jhill520 t1_iuoj27y wrote

I guess it’s a chicken or the egg conversation once you determine that survival of the species is even a priority for the individual.

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