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Originally Posted by ChainLegacy
I don't understand this aspect of Japanese culture. Do people in Japan truly accept the notion that their own gain is second to society's? I'm not saying it is a bad thing, it is just hard to believe coming from America.
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Well as explained above, it's America that is seen as a rather unique case.
For instance here in most of Europe, the concept of one putting it's personal gain before common interest is almost universally seen as selfish if not antisocial behavior, similar to a gangster. Conversely, shared gain and social advances are glorified.
On another subject:
Space X launch of Falcon 9 rocket successful.