Knowns and unknowns
There are a lot of different views on just what altruism is. Some people insist that altruism means that one have no self-interest at heart for it to qualify as an altruistic act. Those who hold such a view often suggest that there is no possible way anyone can act altruistically. Another view holds that an act that considers self and other in balance can be considered altruistic. It is that view which this site advocates.
Admittedly, when one tries to analyze motivations, it is hard to be sure that anyone is really ever motivated at all by pleasing another. And, yet as true as that is there is abundant evidence that people do consider others when they make decisions and act on those decisions, in a myriad of activities. Considering self and other is in fact the essence of the golden rule. This site will explore that point further.
A new discovery
Over the past several years I have been writing about an insight into systems, processes and interactions. I assert that I have discovered the common denominators between all processes. Remarkably, that discovery also sheds light on the meaning and value of altruism. You could say, it highlights a place where science and spirituality meet. This site will develop this point further as well.