Was Dustin Moskovitz Giving Away Nearly All His Wealth One of the Worst Decisions Ever?
AaronBergman18 · x · 2026-09-25
A viral post questions whether Dustin Moskovitz's decision to give away nearly all his money — instead of funding an endowment — was one of the worst decisions ever, arguing the last $1-10B should be preserved. The debate touches a core effective altruism tension: immediate giving vs. permanent endowment-style long-term impact.
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