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I think we should do away with calling Gates's actions altruistic. What (significant) does he have to lose, or merely risk, by doing what he does? It's a good
by kmfrk 16y ago
I think we should do away with calling Gates's actions altruistic. What (significant) does he have to lose, or merely risk, by doing what he does?
It's a good thing, but I don't think it's deserving of altruism.
But being less than altruistic can still be very laudable.
- rbanffy 16y agoI am not against Gates giving nearly all of his money away to charity. I am only against considering this very atypical episode represents what Gates is.