Not all actions are driven by self-interest
The study to increase donations above current levels does not deny that some people are giving out of altruism, but rather that an appeal to self-interest is effective.
In an ideal world, charity is its own reward. In this world, it helps to remind people that they can feel wonderful after donating to a cause.
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