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    Homo economicus

    A term from economics describing the idea that people always act according to the maxim of optimizing their own utility. However, the motive is not primarily selfish, but rather rational. This view of human nature contrasts with that of Homo reciprocans, which assumes that people prioritize cooperative behavior.

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