What would you do with a $500 million lottery win?

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The discussion revolves around hypothetical uses of a $500 million lottery win, exploring various personal aspirations, philanthropic endeavors, and creative projects. Participants share their dreams and ideas, ranging from personal lifestyle changes to broader societal impacts.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a desire to pursue education, with one suggesting becoming a professional student and earning multiple degrees.
  • Several participants mention aspirations related to creative pursuits, such as becoming a race car driver or a frontman for a death metal band.
  • One participant proposes using the funds to support research, indicating a focus on scientific advancement.
  • Multiple participants suggest establishing trust funds or scholarships to assist underprivileged children in accessing education.
  • Some express a preference for a simple lifestyle, such as living in the woods and tending to a garden, while others consider building animal sanctuaries.
  • One participant humorously suggests using rockets to alter the Earth's rotation, showcasing a whimsical approach to the discussion.
  • Another participant outlines a detailed plan to invest in rental properties and create a machine shop for educational purposes, emphasizing community involvement.
  • Some participants reflect on broader societal issues, such as poverty and education in Africa, proposing that addressing these could unlock intellectual potential.
  • There are corrections and clarifications regarding historical contributions to mathematics, with references to Neil Degrasse Tyson's views and the origins of numeral systems.

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Participants present a wide range of individual aspirations and ideas, with no clear consensus on the best use of the lottery winnings. The discussion includes both personal desires and broader societal considerations, indicating multiple competing views.

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Some statements reflect personal opinions and hypothetical scenarios, with varying degrees of seriousness and whimsy. There are also historical claims that are contested, particularly regarding the contributions to mathematics and the implications of cultural influences on intellectual progress.

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Readers interested in personal finance, philanthropy, creative pursuits, or societal issues may find the diverse perspectives and imaginative ideas presented in this discussion engaging.

  • #31
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.)

I haven't watched the video yet, I'll try to watch it later. But fair enough, and I apologise for misunderstanding your intent. :smile:
 
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  • #32
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.

Agreed!
 
  • #33
I would [censored]

Containment said:
President of the United States 500 mill should be enough to buy that job right?

$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...
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/...for-romney-campaign-and-republican-committee/
 
  • #34
"I'd take half of it, buy a zillion cases of beer, call a bunch of hookers, and invite all my friends over for the wildest night of partying ever.

And the rest of it I'd probably just fritter away."

- wish I could remember whose quote this is
 
  • #35
I would upen up a music venue and record shop.
 

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