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>Pixar, Google and Two Sigma, and many similar companies in these industries, are ultimately absolutely pointless and empty. Entertainment (distraction), ads (m
by acchow 11y ago
>Pixar, Google and Two Sigma, and many similar companies in these industries, are ultimately absolutely pointless and empty. Entertainment (distraction), ads (mind pollution)
I'm curious what you consider "worthwhile" endeavors, both personally (personal satisfaction/happiness) and globally (something society should strive for), and how or if they differ.
- programmer_1452 11y agoDoctors, farmers, garbage men. Research in energy, health, basic science. Companies like SpaceX and Theranos. Potentially Google's side businesses.
- qq66 11y agoWhy does the doctor administer the treatment that keeps their patient alive? For at least one dying ten-year-old girl, the answer was "to see the new Pixar movie." http://www.today.com/id/31448115/ns/today-today_entertainment/t/pixar-fulfills-dying-girls-wish-see/ http://www.today.com/id/31448115/ns/today-today_entertainmen...