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Từ thiện kiểu Mỹ

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 99 implied HN points • 23 Oct 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Charity Philanthropy Volunteering Social Impact
  1. Helping others is a valuable habit that can be instilled from a young age.
  2. Effective philanthropy involves learning and utilizing strategies to make the most impact with charitable contributions.
  3. Civil society organizations, including charities and non-profits, play a vital role in addressing societal issues and promoting positive long-term change.

Allow me to get rich and I will save the world

storyvoyager • 21 implied HN points • 03 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Climate fiction Philanthropy Environmental Conservation Historical perspectives
  1. Overreaching in capitalism parallels historical exploitation of resources by empires like Rome and Britain.
  2. Modern philanthropists amass wealth through capitalism to later engage in altruistic endeavors.
  3. The tragedy of the commons highlights the conflict between resource exploitation and conservation in society.

Gates Foundation isn't interested in stopping vaccine misinformation

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 10 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Public Health Philanthropy COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
  1. Gates Foundation doesn't want a public discussion to address COVID vaccine misinformation
  2. The author proposed involving 'misinformation spreaders' and Gates Foundation experts in a dialogue, but received no response
  3. The foundation chose not to engage in resolving differences on vaccine safety and efficacy through open conversation
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The saddest place on the internet

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 19 implied HN points • 23 Oct 20
📰 News Internet Social media Philanthropy Media Online Culture
  1. Twitter sweepstakes organized by Bill Pulte have taken a darker turn during the pandemic, evoking stories of desperation and hardship from participants.
  2. The phenomenon of @pulte, with 3.1 million followers, reveals a tragic trend of people reaching out online for financial help, reflecting a dire situation.
  3. Despite some positive transactions, many followers appeal directly to Pulte, raising questions about the overall impact and sincerity of the assistance provided.

What is Kyutai?

Machine Economy Press • 2 implied HN points • 18 Nov 23
🕹 Technology AI Research Europe Philanthropy Regulation
  1. Kyutai is a French AI research lab with a $330 million budget that will make everything open source
  2. Kyutai was founded by billionaires Eric Schmidt, Xavier Niel, and Rodolphe Saadé to contribute to AI progress in Europe
  3. Kyutai aims to democratize artificial general intelligence through open science, backed by philanthropic efforts and support from the French government

The Long March Away From the Institutions (Part I)

Nephew Jonathan • 1 implied HN point • 19 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Institutions Philanthropy
  1. The geographic distribution of top universities and public institutions in the US shows a concentration in the East, highlighting historical factors and wealth distribution.
  2. Philanthropy has shifted from building institutions to directly addressing issues, potentially contributing to societal atomization.
  3. The dearth of social clubs and community spaces like private townhouses may be impacting civil society, leading to a need for more such load-bearing pillars.

Change Please

Good Business, Better World • 1 HN point • 30 Mar 23
💼 Business Social Impact Entrepreneurship Sustainability Startups Philanthropy
  1. Change Please trains people facing homelessness to become baristas and offers support with housing and health services.
  2. The company was inspired by a Banksy art piece featuring a homeless person with a cup of coffee and a sign that read 'Keep your coins, I want change'.
  3. Change Please generates revenue by selling coffee and uses the profits to provide support to people facing homelessness through training and services.

How Bitcoin billionaires change philanthropy

Grant & Co • 0 implied HN points • 08 Sep 21
🔮 Crypto Philanthropy
  1. When Bitcoin reaches around $150,000, there will be more crypto-billionaires than all other types of billionaires combined.
  2. Cryptocurrency wealth will have a significant impact on philanthropy and change the way charitable donations are made.
  3. The rise of cryptocurrency could lead to major shifts in the world of philanthropy, but many questions remain unanswered about its implications.

Interview with Bob Fischer: Animal Welfare and Moral Weight

Moral Mayhem Podcast • 0 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
📖 Philosophy Sentience Philanthropy Welfare
  1. Bob Fischer studies how animals feel and experience pain or pleasure. This helps us understand their sentience and moral significance.
  2. There is a connection between an animal's intelligence and how intensely they can experience life, like pleasure or pain.
  3. Fischer's work suggests that when deciding where to donate, we should consider the importance of both human and animal welfare as well as potential risks for the future.

#19 - Olympic Medalist Marcus Daniell discusses Competitive Mindset in Tennis

Win-Win • 0 implied HN points • 04 May 24
🎙 Podcasts Interviews Athletics Mindset Philanthropy Competition
  1. Being a pro tennis player requires a lot of sacrifices. It's important to balance your passion with your mental health.
  2. As players get older, their approach to competition changes. They learn new strategies and adjust their mindset as they gain experience.
  3. Marcus Daniell highlights the need for athletes to give back. Through his organization, he encourages them to support effective charities.

To Go Broad, Go Deep

Digital Native • 0 implied HN points • 23 Oct 24
💼 Business Startups Philanthropy Healthcare Entrepreneurship Market Trends
  1. To truly make a wide impact, you first need to understand your area deeply. This is about getting to the roots of a problem before trying to solve it on a larger scale.
  2. Founders should keep engaging with their customers as they grow. Staying connected with the people they serve helps them keep important insights and improve their offerings.
  3. Personal experiences can lead to great business ideas. If founders draw from their own knowledge and insights, they often find unique solutions that resonate with others.

🎆 Double your impact before midnight 🎆

Hothouse // Solutions • 0 implied HN points • 31 Dec 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate action Sustainability Environmental advocacy Philanthropy
  1. You can double your donation to Hothouse before midnight because of a matching offer. This means your contribution will go twice as far in supporting climate journalism.
  2. Every little bit helps, so even if you can only donate $5 or $10, it still makes a difference. More individual donations show that there’s a strong community supporting the cause.
  3. Hothouse is committed to climate action through reader support. Donating helps them continue their important work and reach more people with their message.

The Entrepreneurship/Inequality Myth

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jan 16
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Inequality Startups Economic Theory Philanthropy
  1. The common belief that entrepreneurship and inequality are inherently linked is likely a myth. There is no strong theoretical or moral basis to support this link, and empirical evidence is inconclusive.
  2. Entrepreneurship, if done right, can actually reduce inequality. The financial rewards gained by entrepreneurs can come from reallocating resources in ways that decrease inequality, not increase it.
  3. Some successful entrepreneurs, like Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, choose to give away their wealth, indicating that not all entrepreneurs prioritize personal consumption over reducing inequality. This challenges the idea that a larger slice of the economic pie is necessary for entrepreneurship.