Why do we compete?

Question

Why do we compete?

Answer 1

Because we are animals and we need to compete to survive.

Maybe sounds sad but is the truth.

Answer 2

It's embedded into our brains, or more particularly the limbic system.  An evolutionary trait that help us survive over the eons///

Answer 3

To exert our power.

Answer 4

for survival

space for survivors is limited

enjoY

Answer 5

We used to need to compete to survive but sadly, as a rule, we haven't yet been able to use our intelligence to figure out that our future survival depends on cooperation.  We're still too afraid, too ruled by our egos.  I hope we can figure it out before we drown.

Answer 6

For the feeling of self satisfaction and worth. For the rational selfish intentions of man's duty to make himself happy.  

Answer 7

Adam's fall and we sinneth all.  We are doomed to do so since the beginning of mankind.