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I thought it would be cool to see what people would want to do if you just 500 million dollars through the lottery. I think I would want to be a professional student and earn a bunch of degrees, or be a fireman/EMT.
Curious3141 said:Race car driver. Also frontman of my own death metal band.
turbo said:I'd set up a trust fund to help poor kids go to college, and continue to live in the woods and tend my garden. Maybe I'd buy a bigger piece of land farther away from others, but I'd still build nothing bigger than this place, all on one floor. I'd add a root cellar, too, but that's about it.
grantwilliams said:I thought it would be cool to see what people would want to do if you just 500 million dollars through the lottery. I think I would want to be a professional student and earn a bunch of degrees, or be a fireman/EMT.
AnTiFreeze3 said:Neil Degrasse Tyson put it eloquently when he examined how, in the earlier states of mathematics and all intellectual progress (the invention of Algebra, examination of the number '0', numerous contributions to engineering), the Arabs were ahead of everyone else. Baghdad, around 1000 A.D, was the intellectual haven of the world, where everyone was welcome to express their knowledge without scrutiny of any religion, which might suppress their findings at the time.
(Notice how our numbers are called 'Arabic' numerals).
Hamid Al-Ghazali, an Arabic and Islamic scholar, introduces the widely devoured philosophy that mathematics is the work of the devil. From that point forward, the whole intellectual community of the Middle East collapses, and has never recovered from this state.
Neil Tyson emphasizes strongly how, since the installation of the Nobel Prizes, there have been two Muslim winners, one of which was from Pakistan, yet Jews have won upwards of 1/4 of the Nobel Prizes. Proportionally speaking, almost every one of those Nobel Prizes should be given to Muslims, because of the ridiculous number of people in the world who are Muslim.
This..Monique said:I'd use the money for funding of my research, 500 million should do the trick.
...and thisWoopydalan said:travel the world all the time.
Woopydalan said:travel the world all the time.
Curious3141 said:If Tyson said this, he's really treading on thin ice, IMO. I have no idea the insinuation that he (or you) intends by bringing up the Jewish winners. If he wants to talk about underrepresentation of certain groups in Math and Science, that's fair game, but to talk about overrepresentation of other groups borders on offensive.
There's more Christians than Muslims.Neil Tyson emphasizes strongly how, since the installation of the Nobel Prizes, there have been two Muslim winners, one of which was from Pakistan, yet Jews have won upwards of 1/4 of the Nobel Prizes. Proportionally speaking, almost every one of those Nobel Prizes should be given to Muslims, because of the ridiculous number of people in the world who are Muslim.
I'd have to leave out the "oddly", since I was brought up gardening as a pup, and had to help out on my uncle's little farm tending the Herefords and feeding and helping slaughter the pigs. It's in my blood. I have had enough of traveling. There is nowhere I want to go. I have enough here, and would use the money to send poor but deserving kids to college.grantwilliams said:There is something oddly satisfying about working on a ranch or a farm/garden. I used to love to go to my uncle's ranch and help him with various jobs and I wouldn't mind a job like that either.
I didn't watch the video but the implication I got from your post was that the unbalance should be ascribed to Islamic Fundamentalism which teaches Muslims to shun math and science (in other words, they just don't pursue the kind of work the Nobel Prizes are given for), rather than a pro-Jewish bias by the Nobel Institution, which isn't even remotely suggested.AnTiFreeze3 said:I can't really argue with everything else, seeing as I would be arguing against facts, but his issue wasn't with over-representation, he was merely bringing up the fact that, if you compare the number of Muslims to Jews, then proportionally speaking, there should statistically be far more Muslim recipients than a measly two.
AnTiFreeze3 said:I can't really argue with everything else, seeing as I would be arguing against facts, but his issue wasn't with over-representation, he was merely bringing up the fact that, if you compare the number of Muslims to Jews, then proportionally speaking, there should statistically be far more Muslim recipients than a measly two.
He (and myself) were not expressing some personal vendetta about Jews being awarded too many Nobel Prizes, that would be unethical.
Here's a link to the video, so that you can judge it for yourself, if you wish: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti3mtDC2fQo
(I'm using a tablet right now, so I can only access the mobile version of the video. If it becomes necessary, then I'll edit it later and add the normal link.)
Pkruse said:I'd park the money someplace safe for one year and spend that time studying my options. The I'd make a decision.
Containment said:President of the United States 500 mill should be enough to buy that job right?
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/...for-romney-campaign-and-republican-committee/$800 Million Target for Romney Campaign and Republican Committee
9:28 p.m. | Updated A new joint fund-raising initiative between Mitt Romney and the Republican National Committee will aim to raise $800 million by November, part of what Mr. Romney’s campaign estimates will be a total of $1 billion spent to defeat President Obama and elect Mr. Romney, a former Massachusetts governor...
The first thing I would do is hire a financial advisor to help me manage the money and make smart investments. I would also set aside a portion for taxes and create a budget for my future expenses.
Yes, I would definitely quit my job. With that amount of money, I would have the financial freedom to pursue my passions and interests without worrying about working for a living.
I would first take care of my family and loved ones by paying off any debts and helping them achieve their own financial goals. Then, I would donate a portion to charities and causes that are important to me. Finally, I would use the rest to travel the world, invest in real estate, and indulge in some luxury items.
Aside from hiring a financial advisor, I would also create a diversified investment portfolio to generate passive income. I would also set a budget for my expenses and stick to it, while also being mindful of my spending habits. Additionally, I would continue to work and save money to have a backup plan in case of any unexpected expenses.
Yes, I would share the money with my family and close friends who have always been there for me. I would also donate a portion to charities and organizations that are making a positive impact in the world. However, I would also be cautious about giving out too much money, as it could potentially attract unwanted attention and create problems.