I also have lots of great ideas on how rich people should donate their own money.
^this. I don’t begrudge him giving to Harvard over UMass or whatever. I hope he gives to charities with real issues and problems to solve though. Not just über 1st world ones. Maybe he does, who know?
Well, if you consider that engineering is arguably the ultimate "people helping " profession, and Harvard has the brand power to attract and keep the best and brightest - I think this generous gift will have far-reaching implications in the life quality of many people for many years. Well played, Mr Paulson.
^ well, how’d it work out the last time H supplied the “best and the brightest”?
Harvard does not equal pompous! Generalities are pompous, cherry picking the bad is pompous. There are many amazing contributions that have been made to society by Harvard Alumni and I have no doubt that will continue to be the case.
What do the Harvard bashers have against it? It sounds personal and childish.
^ When you reject 93% of those who apply. you’re going to make some enemies.