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I may be wrong about this, but I believe that Steve Jobs did give away quite a bit of money. I think he always did it anonymously, which, if true I admire much
by S_A_P 12y ago
I may be wrong about this, but I believe that Steve Jobs did give away quite a bit of money. I think he always did it anonymously, which, if true I admire much more than someone who has a lot of pomp and circumstance around their philanthropic activities. I cant say this with certainty though, but few people really know what he did with his money so Im in no position to judge...
- melling 12y agoIn case there's an interest, here's an article that discusses what is known. http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/471410/20130527/steve-jobs-laurene-powell-apple-philanthropy-stanford.htm#.VIXRpSY8L7p http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/471410/20130527/steve-jobs-la...
- chongli 12y agoI admire much more than someone who has a lot of pomp and circumstance around their philanthropic activities Why? People who make a big deal about their philanthropy often do so in order to encourage others to join the cause. How is that in any way a bad thing?
- S_A_P 12y agoI think that some people may flaunt their philanthropy as a trophy of what a "great person" they are. I personally think there are ways to encourage people to join/support a cause without flaunting the XX millions of dollars you have given to it. I admire someone who supports a cause because they believe in it and not for the kudos the support may bring them. That isn't to say that I don't admire the super wealthy like Bill Gates and his philanthropic causes. I am really glad he has dedicated such a large chunk of wealth to humanitarian causes.
- chongli 12y agoI think that some people may flaunt their philanthropy as a trophy of what a "great person" they are Do you have an example of someone like this? Someone who flaunts philanthropy and actual harm occurs as a consequence of this?