Absolutely Unselfish Acts

[Supersour]

Who here believes that a human can commit an absolutely unselfish act?

[Avenged]

I don't think it's possible. We're created with the drive (can't think of a better word, sorry...instinct? Gah...) to value our selves, and even when we're being "unselfish," it's still because there is a gain, whether it be emotional, financial, or something else. But I suppose if you really love Communism and are hard-wired to it, then maybe...but I doubt it.

[EndOfTheEarth]

It's possible, but it requires an extremely desperate scenario; as in the shit is hitting the fan from every direction.

[pollyo]

Its impossible to know every single motive for someone's actions. Even the most giving, unselfish acts can be driven by a desire to do good for others, therefore satisfying a need within one's self, thus being construed as 'selfish'.

[Megan (Fishy)]

^ This.

[Supersour]

It seems to me that we need to define 'selfish.'

[Megan (Fishy)]

Just.... I absolutely love doing things for other people, making other people happy. Volunteering, giving genuine compliments, cheering people up -- I love it. But, in a way, this is selfish. I benefit from it in that it makes me happy. So.... if you look at it in that light, it's impossible.

[Supersour]

Do you do it because you like the feeling, or because you don’t want to feel guilty?

[Megan (Fishy)]

Yes? Both, depending on the situation. Usually just because... making other people happy, generally, makes me happy. So.... I don't even know. It could be selfish, depending on how you look at it.

[RantingSidekick]

"Selfish" is a bit subjective, in my silly opinion...

[Supersour]

It is subjective, but I'm asking for you to provide a situation if you think it can be done, or to simply rebut anyone who does provide one if you think the opposite.

[Fake]

Impossible.

All, "good," deeds are in fact done to feel good about oneself, at the very best.

[McFood]

Yes, depending on the circumstances.