Robert ReichCharity is important, and I hope you will be generous today. But what if charity by the ultra-rich is just a cover for their greed? Shouldn’t we be concerned about how they accumulate their fortunes — and the social ills they may exacerbate along the way? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/a-grotesque-distortion-of-philanthropy#details
The Comicseur@rbreich I used to work in industries where "philanthropy" was encourage but not to help the actual causes but to network & find new clients. It was 100% self serving & absolutely disgusting. All these foundations are fake for networking & self promotion. Needless to say I couldn't partake in it & it makes me nauseous just thinking about it. Even had a board member threaten to blacklist me to other members if I didn't fall in line with their rules for 'image'