Why do people take advantage of people wherever they can, rather than deciding to do the right thing? (Seems like most people are like this)?

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worldscolide · Accepted Answer

Because people are selfish.

In my case I practice rational self interest. It doesn't mean i take advantage of anyone. It means that I'm careful with who I help

My first rule.

The mind is ruled by psychological biases. Such biases twist the mind into believing some things are true, when they are not. Two of the most powerful biases are hope (or, described differently, optimistic belief that something may be true) and fear. When someone hopes something may or may not be true, such as that a friend did not betray him, then he may actually believe in a lie told to him by another, or told to himself, that the friend did not betray him, when in actuality the friend did. Similarly, when someone fears something may or may not be true, such as that one is not competent enough to fill one's responsibilities, then he may actually believe that such is true. Instead of allowing biases to twist one's mind, one must try and escape the effect of the biases and determine the actual truth of a situation.

My second rule

Kindness and good intentions can be an insidious path to destruction. Sometimes doing what seems right is wrong, and can cause harm. The only counter to it is knowledge, wisdom, forethought, and understanding the First Rule. Even then, that is not always enough.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I used to want to be a lot more kind, but after seeing that being good only gets you nothing while you watch selfish people get everything, I'm changing. Especially women are selfish and unkind towards men that they see as undesirable or inferior. From now on I'll just use them.

LiamS95 · Answer

Well nobody likes to admit they're not as good as the person they need to take advantage of due to their own lack in whatever area of expertise that person has.

Nik1hil · Answer

World is not a fair Place and People are Immoral Pawns, who will pick on each opportunity to climb higher for survival.

Anonymous · Answer

taking advantage of others is a natural thing to do in a Godless society

jahaims · Answer

Survival instincts over logic because they are simple.

FenixG45 · Answer

They're called politicians and manipulators. Choose better friends. Most people are not that sh! tty!

shortster · Answer

Most crimes are crimes of opportunity.

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