Humanity (and maybe life) is selfish

Note: Originally written March 12, 1997, A.D.

Everything everybody does on purpose is selfish. There is always something to gain from it. What about saving a relative? Done because you want to see them again, and also self-satisfaction, being proud. A stranger? Again, self-satisfaction, for doing such a (supposedly) unselfish act. What about getting mad and suddenly exploding? Releasing built-up anger, relieving tension. Writing these ideas down? Saving myself the trouble of trying to remember a lost thought, easier way to share ideas, and killing boredom.