The Rolling Stone interview that this story is based on is actually pretty fascinating - I recommend it: http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/bill-gates-th

The Rolling Stone interview that this story is based on is actually pretty fascinating - I recommend it: http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/bill-gates-the-rolling-stone-interview-20140313 http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/bill-gates-the-roll.... While his opinions on the myriad subjects that interests him and his foundation can be argued and debated (and whose opinions couldn't, honestly), you cannot deny his pragmatism.