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Why not just send him $100?
by RobLach 9y ago
Why not just send him $100?
- contingencies 9y agoIt's significantly cheaper to buy hardware in China.
- RobLach 9y agoWhy would he buy hardware at all?
- contingencies 9y agoBecause he's a computer teacher and obviously enjoys it, and since his identity is known if he cuts and runs he's basically throwing away his livelihood and community good will for a small short term gain. Whereas, if he uses it well and posts images of kids learning, then there's a real chance he could become an ambassador for similar projects elsewhere and lead a fulfilling and respected life of meaning? I dunno, sometimes you can trust and help people instead of being a bitter internet troll and it works out well for everyone. Sometimes not, but I'd prefer to believe in people :)
- RobLach 9y agoI'm not trolling at all. I'm not talking about cutting and running. I'm saying it's arrogant and out of touch to think that if you're teaching Microsoft Word on a chalkboard the best use of $100 is buying a computer. Maybe he'd rather buy some medicine or a water purifier or even a lamp so he could teach at night as well. Rigorous studies have demonstrated that direct giving is by far the best way to help someone in an impoverished environment.[1] Anything else is a declaration that you know better than they do and it enforces an idea that their situation is entirely their fault. [1] https://academic.oup.com/qje/article-abstract/131/4/1973/2468874 https://academic.oup.com/qje/article-abstract/131/4/1973/246...