The article discusses Renaissance Philanthropy, a new organization that aims to facilitate the funding of ambitious scientific and innovative projects by wealthy philanthropists, similar to how the Medicis supported the great artists and inventors of the Italian Renaissance

The article discusses Renaissance Philanthropy, a new organization that aims to facilitate the funding of ambitious scientific and innovative projects by wealthy philanthropists, similar to how the Medicis supported the great artists and inventors of the Italian Renaissance. The author highlights the challenges of getting donors to fund new, bold initiatives rather than just donating to existing organizations.