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There's not that many because most people don't care about doing big things. Most of the wealthy are more concerned with protecting their wealth, status and su
by soup10 14y ago
There's not that many because most people don't care about doing big things. Most of the wealthy are more concerned with protecting their wealth, status and success than risking looking like a fool trying to change the world.
- obviouslygreen 14y agoI agree with the wealthy point; it even applies to the not-so-wealthy who are just trying to make their way and support their family and/or employees. However, I do think a lot of people do care. It just doesn't end up mattering, because the people who have the means have been through so much red tape and related crap -- and usually have so many shareholders to report to -- that it's no longer a matter of their own priorities, it's a matter of perpetuating a business on which even more people depend. This isn't meant as an excuse, but a reason. We're not working on "big things" because as a species we have totally failed to prioritize our own global well-being and that of our world.
- cpeterso 14y agoBut the super rich can't take their wealth with them, but if they invested in solving big problems, their name might be remembered in the history books.