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Yes, in small groups such as tribes. There is reciprocal altruism at play, where helping other members of the group can reasonably expected to be repaid in future, so it can be a win win.

In our modern world it is often going to be the case that you won't deal with the same people again, or the transaction is completed completely impersonally.



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