The secret of self interest is to promote other's interests, because if they get wealthier, then so will you, but if you pursue your interest to the detriment of others, they will get poorer, and so will you. Equivalently, if you do a net nothing, then the common good is benefited a net of nothing with respect to your contribution. So the best way to proceed is to move in a direction which benefits you and others.
In this statement, you've expressed something I consider slowly being understood by America- witness works such as 'Balanced Scorecard' which extend a corporate entities interests beyond mere financial statements to the welfare of it's clients, workers, and communities.
This is the essence of the synergy realized by corporations, and why it is wise to promote the formation and welfare of corporations, perhaps even over the interests of individuals. This is phenomenon is proceeding whether anyone likes it or not. It is manifest destiny or a more efficient way of societal evolution.
It is that vision of evolution that I've attempted to embrace, though with a very murky crystal ball. Unfortunately, certain groups seem to intend to replace this outcome with martial law, a black and silver studded world with less freedom, less for all...
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