As time goes on, the question of whether humans are selfish or not becomes a controversey and is widely disscussed. After reading true stories of unfortunate situations and observing many reaserches, it all becomes clear that mankind is greedy and will do anything to benefit themselves. Authors such as;Charles Montgomery, Todd Schwartz, Richard Lemiux and John Chapman knew this all along and that is why they chose to share their eye-opening stories and research with the public. In any time of need an individual is forced to resort to do things necessary for help like seeking help or even begging. While down in the dumps, a man by the name of Richard Lemieux had to eventually start begging on the streets and he soon realized that humans aren’t
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Charles Montgomery elaborates in his article “Why We’re Sometimes Kind Without Reason” how people act when they first meet. To us, the first impression is everything and we will be anything just to impress others. Why is it that other people’s opinions always matter the most to us? We let what other humans think of us consume us and all we think and act on is that instinct to make each individual like us. Can you even call yourself an individual if all you do is adjust yourself to other eyes? Motgomery also talks about how in crowded places such as “Disney World” we are not ourselves. “I tried dropping my wallet several times and got it back every time with an enthusiam that bordered on the ceremonial” Montgomery explains, as he conducted a little experiment. Why is it that people will abandon each other, yet when surrounded by people they act as if they are the sweetheart they are …show more content…
As people are put in a group, they are told to cooperate together. In the group all participants are told to equally cooperate and everyone will receive pay. But if one does not cooperate then the one who did recieves a lower pay while the lazy one gets more money. Of course almost everytime the outcome was that one did not cooperate. This just goes to show that it is in fact human nature to chose the outcome in life that will benefit us more, justifying the claim that we are selfesh and rude. We truly are
Charles Montgomery elaborates in his article “Why We’re Sometimes Kind Without Reason” how people act when they first meet. To us, the first impression is everything and we will be anything just to impress others. Why is it that other people’s opinions always matter the most to us? We let what other humans think of us consume us and all we think and act on is that instinct to make each individual like us. Can you even call yourself an individual if all you do is adjust yourself to other eyes? Motgomery also talks about how in crowded places such as “Disney World” we are not ourselves. “I tried dropping my wallet several times and got it back every time with an enthusiam that bordered on the ceremonial” Montgomery explains, as he conducted a little experiment. Why is it that people will abandon each other, yet when surrounded by people they act as if they are the sweetheart they are …show more content…
As people are put in a group, they are told to cooperate together. In the group all participants are told to equally cooperate and everyone will receive pay. But if one does not cooperate then the one who did recieves a lower pay while the lazy one gets more money. Of course almost everytime the outcome was that one did not cooperate. This just goes to show that it is in fact human nature to chose the outcome in life that will benefit us more, justifying the claim that we are selfesh and rude. We truly are