

Weekly Thoughts: Palaces For The People
Here is something that caught our eye this week: Palaces For The People Social Infrastructure For Small Businesses We recently heard the phrase “Palaces for the People”, which was coined by steel tycoon Andrew Carnegie. Usually portrayed as a ruthless capitalist, Carnegie also had a softer side: He was deeply committed to building social institutions which were open to the public, and allowed any person to "read, think, and achieve something that they felt proud of.” Over the course of his life, Carnegie provided funding for more than 2,500 libraries, 1,795 of which were in the United States. To put some perspective on this