Zuckerberg, Brin Join Forces to Extend Life
February 21st, 2013Via: AFP:
Famed founders of Internet rivals Google and Facebook joined forces on Wednesday to back big-money prizes for research aimed at extending human life.
Sergey Brin and Mark Zuckerberg, along with their spouses, joined Russian venture capitalist Yuri Milner to award 11 scientists $3 million each to launch the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences.
“Priscilla and I are honored to be part of this,” Zuckerberg said.
“We believe the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences has the potential to provide a platform for other models of philanthropy, so people everywhere have an opportunity at a better future.”
Art Levinson, who chairs boards at mobile device powerhouse Apple and biotechnology star Genentech, will head the non-profit foundation created to support breakthrough research.
“so people everywhere have an opportunity at a better future.”
Yep, people with a networth of billions will now have the glorious opportunity to live long enough to actually spend their money.
What a great philanthropic endeavour. Brings a tear to my eye.