3 ms·
The blog seems to assume a linear approach to progress. For example, if I donate 1,000 dollars to a person's yearly income. That person purchases capitals to m
by kiba 6y ago
The blog seems to assume a linear approach to progress.
For example, if I donate 1,000 dollars to a person's yearly income. That person purchases capitals to make money or improve standard of living which leads to better fed children who can improve their own lives.
It doesn't only touch that person's live, but the community around them. The community can do more now that certain goods are more available, or that they get better service.
More is always more and always more effective.
So, yes. You only changed a very tiny corner of the world, but each passing year, it becomes more efficient and more effective over time.
- johnisgood 6y agoThat may not be so, they may gamble it all away or use it for whatever else that you would call "throwing money out the window".
- pjscott 6y agoSome will, some won't. I prefer to think in terms of the expected value. Each dollar I donate might be useful or it might be entirely wasted, but (if I've chosen a good enough charity) dollars like it are probably doing a lot of good on average.