I wish the money goes to the Afghan people. I wish also if it did, they don't build another Dubai, but focus on teaching children and make a new enlightened generation.
And what does "enlightened" mean, anyway? Does it mean "follows my ideals"?
I think at first it meant putting science above superstition, but now I think it means treating all citizens with respect. We're in the civil rights age of enlightenment.
That is an excellent point. It reminds me of the "Money does not motivate developers" articles on here recently.
In our world though, powers will struggle for control of the purse strings. Strong men will rule, aided by the US, the Taliban, both, or more. The mines will become inland islands to themselves as the people get promises of a better life.
Let's hope something along the lines of the former happens - would be world changing.