What will happen first? Egoism killing us, or us killing Egoism?

More of a philosophical question. Can we even beat Egoism to emerge as a stronger species, or will it be, once again, bringing down a civilization?

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quediuspayu@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 90d

First one then the other.

imeansurewhynot@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 90d (2 replies)

Since egoism is broadly the primary burden on the human race right now, A.

Humans can beat it; several countries already have.

Egoism is already bringing down many civilizations., but there are others.

PonyOfWar@pawb.social · 2 pts · 90d (1 reply)

Which countries have beaten egoism?

imeansurewhynot@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 90d

Many countries with powerful social security systems have beaten egoism. They've proved that social support can be more powerful than self-interest by investing resources into society rather than ego-driven systems.

Zwuzelmaus@feddit.org · 2 pts · 90d

The pilosophers will be the first ones...