Genius of Money - Interview with Charles Terry

Interview with Charles Terry

In the interview with Charles Terry, John Bloom has a conversation with Charles Terry, who is a famous philanthropist and currently occupies the post of Terry-MacGregor Associates. Charles terry has dedicated many years of his life to the struggle of helping those in need. He recollects how at the beginning of his career in charity funds he had to overcome many difficulties and he tells about ho he decided to become a philanthropist. Terry says that his personal view on philanthropy is "love of humanity"( Bloom). He also explains how philanthropy can have transformed and released power over the people.

When asked about the money issue, Terry compares it with a natural resource that is necessary for the planet's existence. Terry is that if the money was accumulated properly and wisely, the planet would receive an outstanding benefit (Bloom).

When the author asks Terry why he thinks we have such situation with money, Terry answers that some people having a lot of money are simply afraid to part with it. He says that the money gives people illusionary security (Bloom). At the same time, he thinks that money is indeed powerful. however he warns, this power may be destructive if ill-used (Bloom).

Charles Terry's viewpoints are really impressive. I share his position about the necessity to think thoroughly about the ways of investing and using the money. I also like how he compares money to the natural resource and find his explanation of this point rather sufficient. I think if more people shared terry's ideas, our world would become a much better place to live.