Summary: Today’s article is about MrBeast, a prominent YouTuber, who received criticism for a video in which he assisted 1000 blind individuals, labelled by some as "charity porn." Positive viewpoint: Supporters commend the tangible impact, promotion of wealth responsibility, and the mainstreaming of philanthropy. Negative viewpoint: Critics argue it involves reputation laundering, is ostentatious, and disempowers recipients. The debate also delves into the role of philanthropy versus state responsibility. Conclusion The conclusion leans toward acknowledging both positive impact and potential pitfalls. Key Takeaways: Just because you do good, doesn't mean that you are always right. Though this generation seems a bit harsh on public figures (or perhaps it has always been the same, just getting worse), discussions tend to lean towards extremes - it's either right or wrong, with little room for middle ground. Vocabulary: Philanthropy- using money to help people Lucrative - earn money from doing it Crass - lacking sensitivity and intelligence Disdain - someone or something is unworthy Be wary of - be aware of Scrutinise - judging, inspecting Fare poorly - perform poorly Irate - very angry Public coffers - governments/individuals in the governments Deflect - push it away, opposite of draw Furore - sudden anger The announcement of the new policy caused a furore among the citizens. Put out - thinking of stopping doing something Warped - it isn't how it should be Cynical argument - critical, judgemental, distrust or skepticism Gauche - unsophisticated Foolproof - plan is going to work no matter what Silence dissent - opinion that's against the society Radical - believing or expressing the belief that there should be great or extreme social or political change Iniquities - aren't given the same opportunity in the society Opioids - a type of drug Phrases: Get out of jail free card - A way to avoid trouble or punishment. Any like-for-like - Comparing similar things. In this article, it suggests that the positive aspects of an action (philanthropy, in this case) should not automatically excuse or protect it from criticism. Bread and circuses - Keeping people happy with basic needs and entertainment to distract them from bigger problems. Pronunciation: Philanthropists: /fɪˈlanθrəpɪsts/ - fuh-lan-thruh-puhst Undoubtedly: /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/ - uhn-dau-tuhd-lee Irate: /aɪˈreɪt/ - ai-rayt Deflect: /dɪˈflekt/ - duh-flekt Warped: /wɔːpt/ - wawpt Gauche: /ɡəʊʃ/ - gowsh

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