Challenging the Notion of Selfishness and Democracy

Ian's question about why it is better for three people to be selfish than for one person challenges the conventional thinking around maximizing satisfaction of preferences. His question not only challenges the way economists think but also questions the democratic process of decision-making based on majority votes. Parents and teachers often encounter such moments when children raise thought-provoking questions that can lead to important conversations and highlight deep challenges in existing beliefs and systems.