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An infinite amount of money will not change anyone for the better. What you were before remains, you just have more money. If you cared deeply for things before

An infinite amount of money will not change anyone for the better. What you were before remains, you just have more money. If you cared deeply for things before you were rich you will still care afterwards, if you had nothing to care about before you won't suddenly care unless you have someone to kick you in ass. Notch has no one but himself. Bill Gates didn't suddenly become a philanthropist after all his money, he married a woman who did care deeply about things enough to change her husband's direction. Steve Jobs gained and lost enormous money but remained passionate about making better products no matter what. You might not like him but he remained the same throughout other than maybe getting a little more trusting and less crazy.

rootlocus 11y ago
You would think that with an infinite amount of money, you could pursue whatever lifestyle you desire. One could easily buy land and housing anywhere on earth, and surround himself with whatever people he wishes. I can't even imagine the endless possibilities. The choice of a $70mil mansion and non-stop parties is pretty narrow-sighted. Lucky for him he still has a fortune to try again.
- mikekchar 11y ago
  Many people (probably almost everyone who will read this post) have enough money to eat just about any kind of food they want for dinner tonight. Imagine the endless possibilities! You can go to a market and discover a whole new world. The internet can teach you how to bring it to your own house. For a little bit more, you could go to a fancy restaurant. For a one time treat, most here could easily afford to eat dinner prepared by a famous chef. Despite this, how many will choose fast food tonight? Fast food, sit-coms on TV, no exercise, same boring commute every day, same conversations with the same people every day. All of these things are well within our control. Do we lack imagination, or something else? Even without his fortune, we can all share in his misfortune ;-) P.S. My boss once told me about someone who would buy anyone a hamburger in exchange for a good story. Not really, that expensive IMHO (cheaper than a movie!).
  - rootlocus 11y ago
    You made me feel just as narrow sighted, but on a smaller scale (sincere thanks for the insight). However, there are still lots of people who don't eat fast food for dinner. And for that, they are healthier and better looking. Would you feel sorry for the guy complaining that he's fat and ugly whilst chewing on a burger? Aren't our own decisions responsible for who we are? I still don't think he deserves to be pitied.
    - mikekchar 11y ago
      Personally, I think you are right. I don't think he deserves pity. Having said that, I have suffered greatly in my life by my own hand (without really knowing it was me who was inflicting the pain). As stupid as it is, I don't think anyone deserves that suffering either. I hope he figures it out eventually.

rootlocus 11y ago

You would think that with an infinite amount of money, you could pursue whatever lifestyle you desire. One could easily buy land and housing anywhere on earth, and surround himself with whatever people he wishes. I can't even imagine the endless possibilities. The choice of a $70mil mansion and non-stop parties is pretty narrow-sighted. Lucky for him he still has a fortune to try again.

mikekchar 11y ago
Many people (probably almost everyone who will read this post) have enough money to eat just about any kind of food they want for dinner tonight. Imagine the endless possibilities! You can go to a market and discover a whole new world. The internet can teach you how to bring it to your own house. For a little bit more, you could go to a fancy restaurant. For a one time treat, most here could easily afford to eat dinner prepared by a famous chef. Despite this, how many will choose fast food tonight? Fast food, sit-coms on TV, no exercise, same boring commute every day, same conversations with the same people every day. All of these things are well within our control. Do we lack imagination, or something else? Even without his fortune, we can all share in his misfortune ;-) P.S. My boss once told me about someone who would buy anyone a hamburger in exchange for a good story. Not really, that expensive IMHO (cheaper than a movie!).
- rootlocus 11y ago
  You made me feel just as narrow sighted, but on a smaller scale (sincere thanks for the insight). However, there are still lots of people who don't eat fast food for dinner. And for that, they are healthier and better looking. Would you feel sorry for the guy complaining that he's fat and ugly whilst chewing on a burger? Aren't our own decisions responsible for who we are? I still don't think he deserves to be pitied.
  - mikekchar 11y ago
    Personally, I think you are right. I don't think he deserves pity. Having said that, I have suffered greatly in my life by my own hand (without really knowing it was me who was inflicting the pain). As stupid as it is, I don't think anyone deserves that suffering either. I hope he figures it out eventually.