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Even his philanthropy (or at least that of the Gates foundation) is ethically questionable [1] [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_%26_Melinda_Gates_Foundat

Even his philanthropy (or at least that of the Gates foundation) is ethically questionable [1] [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_%26_Melinda_Gates_Foundation#Criticisms_and_reforms https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_%26_Melinda_Gates_Foundat... ... And that's just barely scratching the surface. Honest curiosity will lead you to understanding how the megalomaniac in Bill is still alive and well.

OnlineGladiator 7y ago
I am a believer in your overall point that people don't change easily, but the criticism against the Gates Foundation is pretty thin considering how long it's been around and how much money they've spent. > Honest curiosity will lead you to understanding how the megalomaniac in Bill is still alive and well. I'll bite. Where is your evidence of Bill Gates being an egomaniac in recent history? The 3 points made in your link are underwhelming.
- devnonymous 7y ago
  Gates on Making the world’s invisible people, visible: https://www.gatesnotes.com/Development/Heroes-in-the-Field-Nandan-Nilekani Reality: https://jsis.washington.edu/news/the-aadhaar-card-cybersecurity-issues-with-indias-biometric-experiment/ https://www.epw.in/engage/article/aadhaar-failures-food-services-welfare And in general - https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=Aadhaar+problems The basic underlying idea being pushing surveillance tech under the guise of public welfare. Gates on Climate change: https://www.gatesnotes.com/Search?search=climate Reality: https://grist.org/climate-energy/the-gates-foundations-hypocritical-investments/ Gates on medical assistance: https://www.gatesnotes.com/Search?search=medication Reality: https://www.pambazuka.org/governance/another-missionary-africa-bill-gates-myth https://www.vox.com/2015/6/10/8760199/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/politics/gates-foundation-accused-of-dangerously-skewing-aid-priorities-by-promoting-big-business-a6822036.html https://www.nonprofitpro.com/article/report-slams-gates-foundation-for-self-serving-agenda-corporate-ties/ ...and this is just with simple random google searches like 'gates foundation criticism' . There is a rabbit hole you can fall through if you're so inclined but the core idea of a megalomaniac comes through fairly quickly.

OnlineGladiator 7y ago

I am a believer in your overall point that people don't change easily, but the criticism against the Gates Foundation is pretty thin considering how long it's been around and how much money they've spent. > Honest curiosity will lead you to understanding how the megalomaniac in Bill is still alive and well. I'll bite. Where is your evidence of Bill Gates being an egomaniac in recent history? The 3 points made in your link are underwhelming.

devnonymous 7y ago
Gates on Making the world’s invisible people, visible: https://www.gatesnotes.com/Development/Heroes-in-the-Field-Nandan-Nilekani Reality: https://jsis.washington.edu/news/the-aadhaar-card-cybersecurity-issues-with-indias-biometric-experiment/ https://www.epw.in/engage/article/aadhaar-failures-food-services-welfare And in general - https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=Aadhaar+problems The basic underlying idea being pushing surveillance tech under the guise of public welfare. Gates on Climate change: https://www.gatesnotes.com/Search?search=climate Reality: https://grist.org/climate-energy/the-gates-foundations-hypocritical-investments/ Gates on medical assistance: https://www.gatesnotes.com/Search?search=medication Reality: https://www.pambazuka.org/governance/another-missionary-africa-bill-gates-myth https://www.vox.com/2015/6/10/8760199/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/politics/gates-foundation-accused-of-dangerously-skewing-aid-priorities-by-promoting-big-business-a6822036.html https://www.nonprofitpro.com/article/report-slams-gates-foundation-for-self-serving-agenda-corporate-ties/ ...and this is just with simple random google searches like 'gates foundation criticism' . There is a rabbit hole you can fall through if you're so inclined but the core idea of a megalomaniac comes through fairly quickly.