Philanthropy Is a Scam
The superrich often claim their philanthropy is meant to “change the world.” But it’s really meant to keep it exactly the way it is.
Julieta Caldas is a writer based in London. Her essays appear in Voiceworks and The Line of Best Fit, among others.
The superrich often claim their philanthropy is meant to “change the world.” But it’s really meant to keep it exactly the way it is.
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