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To counter this sentiment, one need not come up with examples of how such-and-such software contributes a great deal to the noble cause of blah, because society
by jpwagner 15y ago
To counter this sentiment, one need not come up with examples of how such-and-such software contributes a great deal to the noble cause of blah, because society is built on abstractions. Much of the world is hungry, but becoming a master hunter is not the way to solve that problem.
In my view, you have two choices: (1) trust the market to determine where society needs help and to give job opportunities in those areas, or, since that rosy picture may not be reality, (2) gather as much wealth and power as you see fit and push society to be better.
- nickpinkston 15y ago#2 never seems to materialize. People who change the world when they made their money (Bill Gates) generally keep trying to change the world with their own philanthropy. Whereas the path of: 1.) Make Partner at Goldman -> 2.) Commit your money & agency to solve problems - isn't shown to happen in most cases. Sure a % to charity - but that's far less than what's possible if you're really taking that route.
- rokhayakebe 15y agoMuch of the world is hungry, but becoming a master hunter is not the way to solve that problem Great words spoken like a true master.