Are martyrs actually selfish auto-addicts?

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Martyrs often lose thier lives or risk them, not much pay off there.

Did you read what I wrote?  The payoff is the "good feelings" they get in their brains from dopamine surges.

Just like a gambling or cocaine addict, the fact they are risking their lives is not sufficient enough to deter the behavior.

Do you think Jesus was self righteous? Or Mother Teresa? Just wondering...

I know that these people were human.  Other than that, I don't honestly feel that I can give much of an opinion on them, since the majority of what I supposedly know about them has come from overly praiseful characterizations and eulogizations of them given in the literature and media.

One thing I feel I can say about Jesus is that he seemed genuinely concerned that his efforts resulted in the desired effect, and was not at all concerned about putting on a good show and receiving outward praise, honors, rewards, plaques, dedications, accolades, and digital "likes".  He also seemed genuinely unconcerned whether or not his followers "liked" his personality or not.