To the Giving Pledge –

I learned early on in Sunday school, from Mr. and Mrs. Levin, to know when enough is enough.

Also, I should treat people like I want to be treated.

A few years later they taught me that I should help “repair the world.” I got lucky with my stuff, but I don’t need the money, so I’m giving it away.

My most effective approach to addressing a manageable number of needs is to build a network of networks of people who know how to get the job done on stuff I care about. Mostly it’s about military families and veterans, and cybersecurity and fighting scams. Also, pigeon rescue. I find the group, fund them, nudge them to work together, and get out of the way.

I may not be the nerd you want, but I’m the nerd you got.