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MrBeast has become a viral sensation for his acts of altruism

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Re: MrBeast has become a viral sensation for his acts of altruism

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Firstly, it is debatable as to whether there is anything truly altruistic. For MOST acts aren't truly altruistic but that doesn't stop us from doing good things or being seen to be a good person. Of course there is an element of business, otherwise he wouldn't be able to make these videos in the first place if people didn't agree to be filmed. The difference here is that being on camera is a small price to pay than t…

Would be able to tell that to someone ? I know i wouldn't, i would just feel like shit. Because it is shity. I'd rather have him keep doing silly video and dedicate 10% of his revenues to non-profit, period, no filming, totally anonymously.

people are blowing this out of proportion.

How is this any different to people being filmed on a game show where they can win millions of dollars if they answer questions correctly or complete challenges in a specific time on national television. Those shows generate revenue by people watching them in the hope that people win against all odds or revel in the fact that they missed out on national television.

The difference here, is that this guy is doing it on Youtube and has a much larger impact on individuals lives.

Re: MrBeast has become a viral sensation for his acts of altruism

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people are blowing this out of proportion.

How is this any different to people being filmed on a game show where they can win millions of dollars if they answer questions correctly or complete challenges in a specific time. Those shows generate revenue by people watching them in the hope that people win against all odds or revel in the fact that they missed out on national television.

The difference here, is that this guy is doing it on Youtube and is a much larger impact on individuals lives.

Re: MrBeast has become a viral sensation for his acts of altruism

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On a micro scale it's a nice gesture, macro wise it could be seen as inauthentic and meaningless. There's a comparison to be made to choosing to stay in the matrix or unplug yourself from the illusion.

By that logic no one should ever do something nice because it doesn’t register at the macro scale. That’s ridiculous and a very dark and distorted way to view the world

Not really sure how you drew that conclusion.

Re: MrBeast has become a viral sensation for his acts of altruism

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> There's nothing inherently wrong with philanthropy Why not? To be able to "give" you first need to accumulate way beyond what you need to attend to your material needs. Accumulating such wealth means taking more resources than you need in the first place. It's still fully within the scarcity and separation mindset of capitalism.

Everyone can give. You can give. Giving time, care, an ear to listen is really valuable. These things make big differences because it’s often what people pay money for too Giving is not just for after earning lots of money.

I believe you misunderstood me. I was specially referring to philanthropists' "giving"? I'm fully aligned with what you say.
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