The Evolution of Suicide | Nicholas Humphreys
Philosophy For Our Times
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The Evolution of Egoistic Suicide
At least 90% of suicides are egoistical. Judas Iscariot sought conscious oblivion because he couldn't live with his own internal sense of shame. Far from hoping to benefit others, these self killers are motivated primarily by self-interest. And whether they intend it or not, the effects on family and friends are often devastating.
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