In this case, I’m referring to the notion that we all make minor sacrifices in our daily interactions in service of a “greater good” for everyone.

“Following the rules” would be a simplified version of what I’m talking about, I suppose. But also keeping an awareness/attitude about "How will my choices affect the people around me in this moment? “Common courtesy”, “situational awareness”, etc…

I don’t know that it’s a “new” phenomenon by any means, I just seem to have an increasing (subjective) awareness of it’s decline of late.

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    Everyone in this thread is ignoring all of the invisible things we do everyday as part of the social contract:

    -Every time someone stops at a red light

    -Every time we accept a piece of paper and in return render some service or surrender some treasure

    -Every person waiting in line everywhere

    -Every person who pays taxes

    -Every time we go to the grocery store and just take it for granted that there will be food at the grocery store

    I get it some a-hole cut you off in traffic. But we rely on our social contract to literally stay alive. It is a miracle and the pinnacle of human achievement. Maybe just say thank you?