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SYFROYH

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7. I think more progressive changes are supported because of self-interest, too.

Reply to debm55 (Reply #5)

Fri Jun 30, 2023, 11:38 AM

Jun 2023

Perhaps not as direct those who seek the status quo, but self-interest nevertheless.

For example, I support social safety nets for all because I will eventually benefit from them as well. It's also nice to help others.

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Why do some people resist change while others embrace it? [View all] debm55 Jun 2023 OP

Some people fear change, fear that they will lose their 'place' Meadowoak Jun 2023 #1

Fear vs optimism EYESORE 9001 Jun 2023 #2

people havvpy with the status quo treestar Jun 2023 #3

Usually it's because of self-interest, broadly defined. SYFROYH Jun 2023 #4

I was thinking of progressive change and the people who are against it. They like how things are now debm55 Jun 2023 #5

I think more progressive changes are supported because of self-interest, too. SYFROYH Jun 2023 #7

Conservatives resist change because they believe they benefit from status quo uponit7771 Jun 2023 #6

My two-cents' worth... grumpyduck Jun 2023 #8

I think it's part of our evolutionary heritage, just like I think re: most 'things' about humanity Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2023 #9

But don't their own eyes tell them it's wrong, unfair and unjust? Or don't they care? debm55 Jun 2023 #10

Is this another post about AI, GMOs, nuclear energy, or taxing wealthy homeowners? mathematic Jun 2023 #11

Long answer short--why do people vote against their best interests. debm55 Jun 2023 #12

What ever happened to MuseRider Jun 2023 #13

Change can be difficult. Caliman73 Jun 2023 #14