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March 24, 2002, on Why Bill Gates is Richer than You:
I believe we all owe Mr. Gates an apology. Perhaps he also owes us one, but we have neglected to ask him--in our discussion of why he is richer than us--whether he is happier than us as well. Our oxymoronically right-minded Canadian friend (not that there is anything wrong with that--it's just not something I'm used to) proudly prolaims his aim to conquer all obstacles, like Gates, expressly for the savory scrumptiousness of that one moment before death. That is ridiculous, thought believable: many people believe that, although their presents actions make them feel unhappy, they are leading towards a greater future. The parallel runs smoothly alongside Gate's case: to jump through the hurdles for the duration of one's life at the expense of the present is akin to having $60 billion locked into a company under social pressures. He has built the largest stress ball in the world. Likewise, any straight male over 12 will admit to wanting a gorgeous girlfriend. But would they want...