Billionaire philanthropists participating in politics could be a good thing

Beck Diefenbach/Reuters A new kind of philanthropist is emerging in the 21st century. They show little interest in the old philanthropic model - attending galas and endowing their alma mater. Today, relatively young technology billionaires are creating a new paradigm of philanthropy, one that arguably sets a new standard of ethical practice in the non-profit sector. Their purpose is to use their influence to push the boundaries of science and technology for the creation of social benefit. In a g...