This is really good! Before taking this class, I never really thought about how a lot of 'giving' may not actually positively impact the community long term. Especially for wealthier people, they tend to think that they should give what they have, which are material goods. But it is clear to me that what matters the most is lasting gifts, such as resources and education for those communities to flourish far after the 'gift' was given. Understanding basic economics has definitely proven to be really important when considering how to give to those in need.

Great post! I think often about how time and attention seem to be the true currency of our world. When we 'pay attention' to something, we pay for that experience with our time. Aside from making me eerily self-aware of what I deem important enough to buy with my time, this ideology correlates with your point that time is everything, and sometimes priceless to us (would you have paid more than $50 extra?). I find it interesting that when it comes to getting food in a timely manner or online shopping, we are so reluctant to give up any more time than we absolutely have to. However, when it comes to social media or movies or music (or distractions), we spend our time like we have plenty of it. Very interesting!