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?
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.
Citations needed has three or two episodes that may be interesting to hear, if you don’t mind it being in podcast format.
https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/3/24170305/microsoft-windows-recall-ai-screenshots-security-privacy-issues
I don’t trust billionaires. Period.