Mr. Charles Munger, Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, ranks 503 on The World’s Billionaires 2008, thoughts on the Future:
“As I move close to the edge of death, I find myself getting more cheerful about the economic future,” Mr. Munger said.
Mr. Munger sees “a final breakthrough that solves the main technical problem of man,” he continued.
By harnessing the power of the sun, electrical power will become more available around the world. That will help humans turn sea water into fresh water and eliminate environmental problems, Mr. Munger explained. “If you have enough energy you can solve a lot of other problems.”
This guy sounds like a real nutcase! Solving one problem (water) with no regards for the problems it might create for other creatures (sea dwellers).
He has spent a lifetime making money – could you think of anything more boring?