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Let Billionaires Be Maximally Effective Even If Lavish

If a highly philanthropic billionaire like Bill Gates is more effective—able to think, travel, and meet funders—by flying private and living lavishly, then we should want him to live as freely and happily as possible in a way commensurate with maximizing the good he does, rather than begrudging his personal spending which is a rounding error on his total impact.

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Speaker

Sam Harris

Evidence Quote

we want bill being bill as freely and as happily as possible in a way that's commensurate with him being as inspired as possible to help the world

Source

412 - Better Things Better PeopleMaking Sense with Sam Harris
Created: 6/14/2026, 2:56:26 AM

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