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How to handle desire for appreciation in selfless acts

I feel like a hypocrite for wanting recognition for my donations when effective altruism says anonymous giving is more pure.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The human need for acknowledgment conflicts with ideals of pure altruism, creating shame around natural social motivations.

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