It feels good to do good, so people find numerous ways to help others and spread kindness. Some, though, turn to somewhat unconventional ways to accomplish their good deeds, which results in what can only be called ‘Chaotic Good’.

Unsurprisingly, there’s an entire community dedicated to such instances, which has amassed over 200k members already. We have found some of the best examples of how wholesome they can be, shared by the ‘Chaotic Good’ subreddit, so scroll down to find them on the list below and make sure to upvote your favorites.

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    Vasana Phong
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s always a good thing when people use their “illegal “ skills to do good

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    Created 15 years ago, the subreddit is dedicated to examples of chaotic good actions, which have attracted over 217k members already. The instances cover everything from fighting hate groups in the most inventive ways possible to supporting others through tough times, reviving people’s faith in humanity one post at a time.

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    Such somewhat altruistic behavior encourages people to believe in the kindness of others; and the majority of them do. A survey of adults in the US revealed that as many as 83% of them believe that humans are inherently good. Another one reported that the number was as high as 81%, adding that nearly half of the surveyed, though, consider themselves “better” than everyone else they know. 

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    Doctor Strange
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is also a company out there that is working on '3D printing' rhino horns. They are made out of the same stuff, but ridiculously cheap. The idea is to flood the market with fakes that are completely indistinguishable from natural ones that are extremely low cost. It would tank the prices and make poaching no longer profitable. Because no amount of deterrents will stop someone, but if there is no money in it the business will stop.

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    Some of the actions in the pictures shared by ‘Chaotic Good’ could be considered expressions of altruism, the level of which, according to some scholars, might vary depending on the individual’s brain.

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    Research suggests that people who express strong altruistic behavior have a more active—and sometimes even larger—right amygdala, which is responsible for the way we feel and perceive emotions in others; fear especially. That’s why it’s arguably safe to assume that the level of altruism is tied to people’s neurologically driven ability to perceive and empathize with others’ fears and vulnerabilities.

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    The research also suggests that altruism is ingrained in live beings at an evolutionary level. It is believed that in its basic form, altruism helped preserve species by members helping each other. 

    It pointed out that it can be witnessed not only among people, but in the animal kingdom as well; for example, among worker bees that “choose feeding the hive’s young over reproducing” or ravens that alert others of their species of a food supply they all can share.

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    Michael P (Perthaussieguy)
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why not let your God handle this so called 'Abomination' at the 'Pearly Gates' then? Stop trying to second guess your God. I find those, so called 'religious' people are quite disgusting

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    When it comes to people, their level of altruistic tendencies often depends on certain factors, such as age and social proximity of the other person, as well as the nature of what is being sacrificed in order to help others.

    A 2017 study revealed that people feel less altruistic sentiment to those who are more socially distant; for instance, they might not help a stranger, but they would a relative in a similar situation. It also suggested that individuals tend to feel more health altruistic towards young kids and more wealth altruistic towards adults, showing that altruism can be somewhat situational.

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    seana lammers
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why Missouri?! Nobody is getting hurt … leave people alone for effs sake

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    It’s not only adults feeling altruistic towards kids, though; children as little as two years exhibit signs of seeking to help others as well. Studies suggest that toddlers feel greater happiness when sharing treats rather than getting them themselves. In addition to that, they feel more content giving up their resources rather than sharing something at no cost.

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    A Mildly Chaotic Good

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    Sarcastic Jock
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the modern equivalent of noticing patterns of low spots in friends. Fair play to you

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    Luckily, people seemingly don’t grow out of feeling happy about doing good when they exit the toddler years. Based on Michael Steger’s—a psychologist at the University of Louisville in Kentucky—findings, good deeds (even if somewhat chaotic, in my opinion) make people happy.

    He carried out a study assessing people’s involvement in pleasure-seeking behavior, versus meaningful activities, such as helping others or listening to people’s problems. Steger learned that the extent to which people participated in meaningful activities was positively linked to their level of happiness; pleasure-seeking behavior, on the other hand, didn’t seem to reap similar rewards.

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    In addition to the sporadic cases of chaotic good, people also take up volunteering—another activity arguably capable of restoring one’s faith in humanity. According to TeamStage, over a billion people globally take part in volunteering, whose labor equals to over 109 million full-time workers.

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    If examples of chaotic good are something that makes you feel better about humanity as a whole, make sure to browse Bored Panda’s previous list of more instances here.

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    Marion
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant, these guys have a great sense of humour 😂

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    SheDeM
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Be prepared" is a great motto! It probably means I'm a terrible person to admit how much I like this.

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    Mimi La Souris
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, they were turned away because they were not wearing masks, but where is satan? I’m disappointed. :D

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love all things Halloween. I would love to be inspired to run by a Micheal Myers cosplay 🤩👍

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    Owen
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did the same thing working at a McDs. I knew how much a nugget actually cost the company. Fractions of a penny. People got a free nugget if they're nice. *Disclaimer. For legal reasons, what I just said was a lie.*

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't have all the information but is Putins daughter supporting the invasion?

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    Corvus
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least they had a chance to work from home. We never did - we were at the office, as usual, even during the height of the pandemic :P

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg. Eventually they'll boycott every product then will have to live in the woods with moss for toilet paper

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Period tracking apps will become increasingly dangerous as American law enforcement certainly will use them to discover clandestine abortions in the future... As some people (namely Clarence Thomas and similar) are already talking about making contraceptives illegal, this will be even more severe.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Halfway the last sentence you'd expect the highschool robitics team build an electric wheelchair (or exo skeleton) for the 2 year old....

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How many of those republicans had their debts (covid loans) etc relieved?

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