I am curious: I have read the article and don’t believe his decision to be particularly bad and the reasons understandable.
While I agree that no one person should have too much power - Bill Gates at least tries to do some good with the money he accumulated. He is no angel, but there is a stark contrast to other billionaires who only use their money selfishly, try to earn even more, or - in Musk’s case - to behave like a cartoon supervillain.
So why is he often viewed so negatively? Am I missing something here?
I am curious: I have read the article and don’t believe his decision to be particularly bad and the reasons understandable.
While I agree that no one person should have too much power - Bill Gates at least tries to do some good with the money he accumulated. He is no angel, but there is a stark contrast to other billionaires who only use their money selfishly, try to earn even more, or - in Musk’s case - to behave like a cartoon supervillain.
So why is he often viewed so negatively? Am I missing something here?
Citations needed has three or two episodes that may be interesting to hear, if you don’t mind it being in podcast format.
Because he was one of the first ultra prominent, cut throat asshole billionare nerds.
Wiki: Embrace, extend extinguish for an example.
Don’t get me wrong, his attempts at “philanthropy” and the climate softened my view on him a little.
https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/3/24170305/microsoft-windows-recall-ai-screenshots-security-privacy-issues
I don’t trust billionaires. Period.