Is survival selfish?

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What is survivor's guilt?

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Believing you could do more to help during an event.

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What is the main idea of 'Is Survival Selfish'?

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Heroes are admired when they save others; in some situations, it makes sense to save yourself.

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Why does the author use rhetorical questions in the text?

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To have people imagine specific survival situations.

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What personal experience does the author include in the text?

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The author includes her experience about a pipe explosion.

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What is the purpose of including personal experiences in discussions about survival?

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To introduce the idea that sometimes people's instincts aren't about survival.

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What is self-preservation?

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The instinct to protect oneself from harm.

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What is self-sacrifice?

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The act of giving up one's own interests or well-being for the sake of others.

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How does public acclaim relate to self-sacrifice?

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Public acclaim is often a result of self-sacrifice.

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What is the difference between self-preservation and self-sacrifice?

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Self-preservation focuses on saving oneself, while self-sacrifice involves risking oneself for others.

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What role do instincts play in survival situations?

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Instincts can sometimes lead to actions that are not focused on survival.