• valgarf@discuss.tchncs.de
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      3 months ago

      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?

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        3 months ago

        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.