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I wonder at what point will we stop thinking of Bill Gates as Robin Hood in the flesh. What is the difference between Bill Gates “philanthropy” and a corporate
by extradego 8y ago
I wonder at what point will we stop thinking of Bill Gates as Robin Hood in the flesh.
What is the difference between Bill Gates “philanthropy” and a corporate PR campaign? For example, why is “philanthropy” promoting MasterCard across Africa a great way to address inequality? It appears to have had opposite effects in the US. But even if it were effective: philanthropy?
- nicpottier 8y agoI appreciate the skepticism and perhaps credit belongs more with Melinda than Bill but it is hard to overstated the impact of the Gates Foundation in the world of aid. Seriously, I work in that world and their influence is both good and pervasive. It doesn't excuse previous behavior, but judged independently their impact has been absolutely enormous.