You need to recheck your assumptions. There is no finite pool of ad money. Ad money is infinite as long as people are buying products and services online and o

You need to recheck your assumptions. There is no finite pool of ad money. Ad money is infinite as long as people are buying products and services online and offline. Reddit & Digg are algorithms none the less. Writing powerful algorithms need MARKETS willing to pay for your time and provide returns to your investors. Anyway, if you want to change people's life; its very easy. Think about Darfur and software that can help. Think about an algorithm that can use GoogleMaps, RFID, GPS, SocialGraph, CommodityPrices, UNICEF api. I am sure such a project will be challenging and help with your depression. Goodluck.