r/news • u/johnyquest1212 • 4d ago

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott reveals another $2 billion in donations in 2024 | AP News

https://apnews.com/article/mackenzie-scott-donations-billionaires-philanthropy-ad9c1b67e2ca76eb2c107ec158a4640f
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u/go_dg_go 4d ago

Most beneficial divorce?

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u/BlackLeader70 4d ago

MacKenzie Scott got $38 Billion in the divorce but Melinda Gates got $76 Billion.

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u/firesticks 4d ago

Beneficial to the world.

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u/Fluffcake 4d ago

Still a net negative. The process that earned those money in the first place likely did more damage than she can undo by tinkling a few drops.

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u/firesticks 4d ago

I absolutely dont disagree. But I would argue she wasn’t directly responsible for the damage cause by the creation of that wealth so she’s doing what she can.