Resolved Question Why does everyone has to be selfish in this world? I mean what is life??? We all eat the same food, walk on the same road, drink the same water but only differ in our mindsets and appearance. However, everyone is selfish,, why can't people care for others?? I mean what is the point being selfish?? Additional Details Best Answer - Chosen by Asker true....people are mean and many has a mindset of just how to take advantage of/use others...... but everyone is not....also, that shouldnt make you unhappy...let people's deeds alone take care of themselves,,, be smart and take care of people around you Other Answers (12) I think selfishness is part of the nature of human being to survive. At the very basic level, people are selfish to fulfill their own needs of food, clothing, and shelter. On the higher level, it is the self actualization to make people have purpose in life. People care for others through philanthropic works as such; on the other hand, it also serve as the food for the soul as it also gives fulfillment to people who provide such works. People's desire to improve their live can be used to the improvement of life for other people. Selfishness is part of the human survival instinct. However, the result of selfishness can be beneficial to only certain person or more broader audience. I believe that we all act based on our self interests. The answer is probaby that they choose to