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He was a warlord who conquered territory with force. I don't understand how anyone can believe that his contributions were made with philanthropic intentions.
by sillysaurusx 5y ago
He was a warlord who conquered territory with force. I don't understand how anyone can believe that his contributions were made with philanthropic intentions.
Imagine Paul Graham conquering San Fransisco after measurably enriching North America. Would you still feel inclined to feel he's charitable?
Timbuktu was the center of trade at the time. Making it a part of his empire was a logical move.
- monocasa 5y ago> Timbuktu was peacefully annexed by King Musa I when returning from his pilgrimage in 1324 to Mecca. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Timbuktu https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Timbuktu
- sillysaurusx 5y agoThe very next line: > The city became part of the Mali Empire and Musa I ordered the construction of a royal palace. I don't think MacKenzie is ordering anyone to build a palace for her. It's sad that this thread had to be buried because HN can't just be happy that MacKenzie is giving away wealth. It's an intellectually interesting, substantive, new phenomenon. Instead we get "Actually this warlord from the past gave away more than her" and "The best poor people are ungrateful for charity."
- monocasa 5y agoHe paid for it. You don't think MacKenzie has a house that would be considered a palace? And what's your point now?