The author discusses the controversy surrounding a video by MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) where he paid for the cataract surgery of 1,000 people, restoring their eyesight. Some people on Twitter criticized the video, calling it "demonic" and accusing MrBeast of being selfish and exploitative. However, the author disagrees with these criticisms, arguing that MrBeast's actions were genuinely helpful to the people involved and that his motivation, whether selfish or not, is irrelevant. The author also points out that the real issue is the fact that these people had to rely on a wealthy YouTuber to access life-changing surgery, rather than having access to affordable healthcare. The author concludes that MrBeast's actions should be celebrated, and that the controversy is an example of people being overly critical and offended on behalf of others.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. MrBeast made a video where he paid for life-changing surgeries to restore eyesight for a thousand people.
2. The video sparked controversy on Twitter, with some people calling it "demonic".
3. The surgeries were not a new cure for blindness, but rather existing treatments that MrBeast paid for.
4. The cost of the surgeries was not disclosed, but it was mentioned that MrBeast took a "huge net loss" due to the expense.
5. MrBeast has done similar charitable acts in the past, both publicly and privately.
6. Some people criticized MrBeast for making a video out of the surgeries, saying he could have done it privately.
7. Others defended MrBeast, saying that his actions were still positive and helpful to the people who received the surgeries.
8. The controversy surrounding the video led to a discussion about the cost of medical treatments and access to healthcare.
9. Some people accused MrBeast of "poverty tourism", but this claim was disputed by others who argued that his actions were not exploitative.
10. The video was viewed by many people, and some argued that it was a positive example of a YouTuber using their platform for good.