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CLASSIC: A Long Shadow: Life and Times of David Koch

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

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Philanthropy and Its Paradoxes

This chapter examines the philanthropic efforts of a billionaire, highlighting over a billion dollars in charitable contributions, particularly in medical research and cancer treatment. It contrasts these positive impacts with the ethical concerns regarding the business practices that may have contributed to increased cancer rates, while also touching on the challenges of dieting, genetic influences on weight management, and the intersection of wealth and politics.

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