The benefits of altruistic selfishness
This article talks about how selfish behavior can become altruistic behavior. The most interesting quote, however, was from a study they based this study on. That previous study showed that cheaters were more likely to punish other cheaters than non-cheaters. A common sense thing,really. So, the next time you play your favorite multiplayer game, and someone calls you out for cheating, it's very likely that person is a cheater, as well.
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It takes a thief, as the theory goes.
Hmmm...sounds like a great name for a TV series!
Similarly, I've always thought that jealous people are more likely to cheat on their partner. The don't trust themselves, so why would they trust another?
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