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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

some people are only ever going to be helpful if they stand to gain something,

Only if you believe the lies capitalism created and encourages in to fruition in order to exist and survive:
https://theconversation.com/humans-arent-inherently-selfish-were-actually-hardwired-to-work-together-144145