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Dalai Lama's 'wise selfish' idea resonates online
Original: “It is important that when pursing our own self-interest we should be 'wise selfish' and not 'foolish selfish'. Being fo
A quotation attributed to the Dalai Lama is being widely shared, urging people to be 'wise selfish' rather than 'foolish selfish'. The quote defines foolish selfishness as pursuing one's own interests in a narrow, shortsighted way, while wise selfishness means taking a broader view and recognising that our own long-term wellbeing is tied to that of others. Readers are engaging with the idea as a reflection on self-interest and mental health.
Why now: People find the distinction between short-sighted and enlightened self-interest a compelling frame for current debates about wellbeing and how to live.
Evidence
- “It is important that when pursing our own self-interest we should be 'wise selfish' and not 'foolish selfish'. Being foolish selfish means pursuing our own interests in a narrow, shortsighted way. Being wise selfish means taking a broader view and recognizing that our own… · wilsonhurley@mastodon.world · 2
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