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> just because money

Money is really important, probably the single most important constraint for state universities.




His money represents less than 10% of the final cost of the dorm, while retaining 100% of the design rights.

Something's happening here that's more than just the money.


No, it's just the money. It's just the perverse disconnect between the wealthy, and those just trying to get by.

It's Mr. Burns hanging a "you're here forever" sign, or Kanye West ranting about his napkin design for the iPlane in the Oval Office while dropping a few "motherfucker"s.


yes, I understand the perverse incentives that led to greenlighting this. its also not an excuse. they should reject the $200 million donation and hope Munger sends another with no restrictions. that's where we are at.


Maybe build the $200M dorm instead of the $2B dorm?




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