You’re not that nice.

I’m sorry.

It’s true. You’re really not.

You’re selfish, your vain, you’re self absorbed. Every last bit of altruism coursing through your blood is nothing more than self-interest wearing angel wings. Your kindness and consideration are rooted in greed and avarice. You might not be aware of this greediness, of this covetousness that has given birth to most of your actions, but it’s there, nestled deep inside your brain.

Man is driven by his genes. The desire to propagate underlies nearly everything he does. At heart, people want their genes to thrive and survive, to propagate and to perpetuate themselves. Your actions, almost all of them, serve an unquenchable, genetic thirst.

All men, with few exceptions, are genetic supremacists. Most people on this planet want their genetic code to carry on into the future,even at the expense of others. Hell, especially at the expense of others. This desire for a genetic legacy informs every single action a person does, even if they’re not aware of it. Yep, this fundamental genetic greed forms the basis of most human behavior.

People aren’t nice, unless you consider genetic supremacism to be all giggles and hugs.

You might refuse to believe that your actions, decisions, beliefs, even your temperament and disposition could be bound to something as petty as the impulse to breed. Keep your delusions if you must, but the truth is there for anyone who cares to investigate.

Deep down, you only care about your genes.