Behind the Bastards Part Two: The Ballad of Bill Gates
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Jun 17, 2021 
Andrew Ti, a comedian and cultural commentator, joins the discussion on Bill Gates, diving into his transition from tech mogul to philanthropist. They tackle Gates' legal battles and the ramifications for the tech landscape, exploring the challenges of corporate philanthropy in health and education. Insightful critiques are made on how billionaires address societal issues in agriculture, often overlooking real community needs. With humor, they also touch on Gates' personal life, romantic entanglements, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding vaccine distribution during the pandemic.
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Antitrust Exhaustion
- Bill Gates spent tens of millions fighting a federal antitrust case, exhausting him emotionally.
- Microsoft's value was cut in half, impacting rich shareholders but they eventually recovered.
Lasting Impact of Antitrust
- The antitrust case had a lasting impact on Bill Gates, making him wary of future government scrutiny.
- This fear, according to Cory Doctorow, might have prevented Gates from acquiring Google/Android.
Office Romance
- Bill Gates married Melinda French, a Microsoft employee, in 1994.
- Their relationship, initially portrayed as a cute office romance, began when Gates, her boss, pursued her.