Tech Won't Save Us Don’t Praise Bill Gates w/ Tim Schwab
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Dec 7, 2023 Investigative journalist Tim Schwab joins Paris Marx to debunk the myth of Bill Gates as a 'good billionaire' and scrutinizes the influence of the Gates Foundation. They discuss Gates' questionable actions, his impact on other tech billionaires, the colonial model of the Gates Foundation, and critique his approach to philanthropy and focus on metrics and data. They also explore the power dynamics and financial implications of the Gates Foundation, highlighting the need for regulation and growing movements challenging their approach.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Investigation Begins: Scrutinizing the Gates Foundation
04:28 • 6min
The Myth of Bill Gates' Philanthropy
09:58 • 5min
Bill Gates: The Contradictions and Controversies
14:57 • 13min
Critique of IQ obsession, Bill Gates' approach, and the Gates Foundation
27:31 • 3min
Metrics and Data in Bill Gates' Philanthropy
30:29 • 24min
The Influence of Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation
54:40 • 6min