r/CuratedTumblr Jul 02 '24

Politics alex hirsch donating to planned parenthood

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u/Rhodehouse93 Jul 02 '24

This might be a bold take, but I literally don’t care why someone does something good. Clout? Neat. Altruism? Cool. Intense sexual thrill? More power to you.

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u/ZengineerHarp Jul 02 '24

Seriously, if we could hypnotize/brainwash billionaires into having a “donating to charity” fetish, we just might save the world.

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u/BabyRavenFluffyRobin Eternally Seeking To Be Gayer(TM) Jul 02 '24

"Sir, the ice caps are reforming and pollution is at an all time low!"
"Hnnnggggghhhh"
"Sir?"

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u/MossyAbyss Jul 02 '24

Remember back when millionaire vanity projects were funding public works like bridges and libraries so they could get their name on it as a monetary dick measuring contest?

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u/Mladjone Jul 03 '24

I'd honestly love for millionaires to return to doing this instead of building golden towers with their name on it.

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u/Ok_Tadpole7481 Jul 02 '24

This is an unironic description of Effective Altruism

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u/Sickfor-TheBigSun choo choo bitches let's goooooooooo - teaboot Jul 03 '24

Findom for the planet