[quote=CDMA ENG][quote=EconProf]In the never-ending debate about whether the more wealthy are generous, I am encouraged by the Bill Gates/Warren Buffett behavior. They and dozens of other uber-rich have pledged to give at least half of their wealth to charities or philanthropies at death or before.[/quote]

I think it was both. These gentlemen in thier early days were probably not so philanthropic…

They obtianed thier wealth and reflected upon it and relized there were better things to do with it.

Essentially the glimmer of gold lost its luster when thier eyes dulled with age.

That being said I really admire what they are doing with thier wealth…

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What’s interesting with some of these folks is that Steve Jobs is viewed as someone who was not philanthropic at all and had that holier than thou attitude. Having known people who worked with him and interacted with him in the valley, it sounds like either you liked or hated him since he has such strong opinions and vocal management style…

I think Bill Gates actually saved Apple when it was near collapse by giving financing as well as allowing Office to continue to run on Macs…

Doubt Steve would’ve done the same…(I’m not a fan I suppose). Maybe this was caused by nearly going belly up though with Apple and being kicked out as well…