Originally posted by Kuciwalker
So? You're still acting to maximize your utility function (your happiness), so it's self-interested.
You can actually make yourself happy by making a sacrifice for someone.
So? You're still acting to maximize your utility function (your happiness), so it's self-interested.
Originally posted by Kuciwalker
No, it's the definition of a rational agent. Only (some) insane people do not act in their perceived self-interest. This does not necessarily mean maximizing one's money.
The idea of people acting in their own self-interest is simply an assumption that is made to make policy.
No, it's the definition of a rational agent. Only (some) insane people do not act in their perceived self-interest. This does not necessarily mean maximizing one's money.
And yes this got boring very fast.
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