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What would you do with 100 billion dollars to have the most positive impact on the largest number of people? (waveform.social)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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My partner and I were discussing this over dinner, our ideas went from buying up land to finance organic farming and distributing it at the lowest price to crashing the financial system to "reset" everybody's bank account with no possible recovery. Any other ideas?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

I am surprised nobody said 'education'. Every dollar spent there generates two dollars of worth. Educated people have fewer children and pollute less. Educated people don't vote as many morons into power. I sincerely believe many problems of the world could have been prevented with educating everyone involved.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Education, specifically primary and secondary education for girls, is highly effective at reducing poverty. It deserves be highly prioritized for investment.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Female_education

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

True. Also sex ed and 'life education' like spending advice or household tips for people who struggle to live alone. I'd probably have a board of various teachers advising me on where to spend how much and track the results with studies to be able to correct course.