" ... Over time, the altruist can come to rely on flattery of their nobility and power to motivate their giving and refuse to feel compassion for anyone who cannot repay their self-regard. With practice, the grief and solidarity highlighted by #Aquinas can be suppressed, as the altruist stops believing that they are themselves vulnerable to loss and may also need help from others. Finally, the altruist may come to believe that the ultimate problem is that #altruists are not in charge."

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RT by @physorg_com: Psychologists map the psyche of extreme #altruists @gumedcenter @NatureComms https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-37283-5 https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-04-psychologists-psyche-extreme-altruists.html