The largest rewards have come through the changes in me as a person, and my understanding of the world.

I'm glad to hear it. I definitely feel like I have a better worldview and understanding of the younger generations when I'm reading your writing.

financial economics shouldn't be about making money, but improving wellbeing for humanity.

Well, that would require much more empathy all around us, especially from the power-hungry elite class that is hoarding resources for themselves. I'm sure in 10 years we'll have the technology necessary to provide for everyone equitably, but the owners of said technology will not want to share the profits with the masses. Sad stuff!