Sensibly. I am opposed to the quote. For those of us without Aaron Swartz's talents, saving the world is paying taxes and keeping our kids fed and out of trouble.

> saving the world is paying taxes and keeping our kids fed and out of trouble

That's a reasonable approach I suppose, although rather localised. Is there any merit in thinking what's the biggest problem I can help with humanity?

I would think, even without talents like Aaron Swartz, it's worth trying... but I can understand your point...

I'm perfectly happy with all the people who are walking around and just staring at the clouds and looking at the stars and saying, "I want to go there."But I'm looking at the ground, and I want to fix the pothole that's right in front of me before I fall in. This is the kind of person I am. - Linus Torvalds