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jayswin · 05-08-2016, 08:36 PM

I think I'd personally be biased towards scientific achievement and philanthropy. But even knowing my bias I still go back and forth on philanthropy as it's limited to those with huge statements. Which isn't to discount what any of them do, and obviously you can make the argument that any number of "great/successful" human beings have benefited from opportunity/money.

But sometimes I see philanthropists held up so high and think "yes, they're amazing for donating so much time and money but give a group of ten people a bank account with $10 billion in it and I'm willing to bet 4-5 out of those ten take their new found money and time and turn into incredible philanthropists".

05-08-2016, 08:36 PM	#14
jayswin Celebrated Square Root Day Join Date: Mar 2006 Exp:	I think I'd personally be biased towards scientific achievement and philanthropy. But even knowing my bias I still go back and forth on philanthropy as it's limited to those with huge statements. Which isn't to discount what any of them do, and obviously you can make the argument that any number of "great/successful" human beings have benefited from opportunity/money. But sometimes I see philanthropists held up so high and think "yes, they're amazing for donating so much time and money but give a group of ten people a bank account with $10 billion in it and I'm willing to bet 4-5 out of those ten take their new found money and time and turn into incredible philanthropists". Last edited by jayswin; 05-08-2016 at 08:39 PM.