Terminally Geeky

Sad news. Sam Simon, co-creator of The Simpsons has been diagnosed with terminal colon cancer. The Simpsons have been my foster family on plenty of occasions, and the thought of one of the masterminds behind that groundbreaking television show passing away saddens me. My thoughts and prayers are certainly with his family.

He was not married and had no children. In his last months, he's been dividing his fortune into several important causes that he believes in. He hopes to help lead the world into a better place before he leaves this world for a better place. For this, he is quite the venerable gentleman in my book!

His generosity, and the causes in which he decided to align it with, made me wonder what I would invest my fortune in if I were a dying television mogul...

It is noble to invest in things you believe will right the wrongs of the world. For example, you thousands of dollars to an organization committed to reversing the effects of global warming because you see it as being a great problem with the world.

However, there are so many problems in the world that even the richest man in the world couldn't leave nearly enough money to make a dent in creating a utopia. Call me selfish, but I'd rather invest my money in something more positive.

Kickstarter is a crowd-sourcing way of raising money for projects. It's the Internet-equivalent of passing around a hat and asking people to invest in your idea. A surprising amount of money has been raised using this website, and some of the projects are simply amazing!

This challenge to the Next-Gen consoles (Xbox One & PS4) started on Kickstarter! Over 63,000 backers raised $8,596,474 for it!

Many of these projects have been innovative and creative hits! I would love to donate money to a cause that creates something new and enjoyable for everyone. 

Also, greater investments yield lasting rewards. Many projects name something after their big time investors; with enough money, your name could be all over the United States. What a legacy!

Could you imagine if a mega-corporation like Apple or FOX had begun through a Kickstarter project? The next big thing may be there waiting to be discovered.

If you get a chance, some of the awesome ideas on Kickstarter. And remember, you don't have to be a millionaire or terminally ill to donate to a cause you deem worthwhile!

Also, check out this funded project for a carnival that is essentially on fire!!!

How would you give it all away?

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