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Bill Gates: How Innovation Can Build the Future Our Grandchildren Deserve
The opportunities to reduce inequity, even at this tumultuous moment, are out there → Read More
5 questions to ask about any climate change solution, from Bill Gates
Next time you read an editorial proposing a climate fix or hear politicians touting plans to address the climate crisis, this basic framework will help you cut through the clutter and pick out the most viable ideas, says Bill Gates. → Read More
Bill Gates: Here's a Formula That Explains Where We Need to Invest in Climate Innovation
Bill Gates reveals his solution to achieving a zero-carbon world—and how we can best invest our money to make it happen. → Read More
Bill Gates: How we must respond to the coronavirus pandemic
Philanthropist and Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates offers insights into the COVID-19 pandemic, discussing why testing and self-isolation are essential, which medical advancements show promise and what it will take for the world to endure this crisis. (This virtual conversation is part of the TED Connects series, hosted by head of TED Chris Anderson and current affairs curator Whitney Pennington… → Read More
Bill Gates: The next outbreak? We're not ready
In 2014, the world avoided a global outbreak of Ebola, thanks to thousands of selfless health workers -- plus, frankly, some very good luck. In hindsight, we know what we should have done better. So, now's the time, Bill Gates suggests, to put all our good ideas into practice, from scenario planning to vaccine research to health worker training. As he says, "There's no need to panic ... but we… → Read More
Tara Westover Is on the 2019 TIME 100 List
Tara Westover is one of the most influential people of 2019. Her memoir 'Educated' offers a unique perspective on polarization in America, Bill Gates says. → Read More
Bill Gates: What This Legendary Artist Can Teach Us About Innovation
Find out why Bill Gates believes Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most innovative thinkers ever → Read More
Bill Gates Remembers Paul Allen, Microsoft Co-Founder and Friend
Bill Gates writes about his friend and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, who died on Oct. 15 of complications from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. → Read More
Gene Editing for Good
Over the next decade, gene editing could help humanity overcome some of the biggest and most persistent challenges in global health and development. It is vital that scientists, subject to safety and ethics guidelines, be encouraged to continue taking advantage of such promising tools as CRISPR. → Read More
Bill Gates: Why I Decided To Edit an Issue of TIME
Bill Gates is the first guest editor in TIME's 94-year history. He asked some of the people he respects the most to write about optimism. → Read More
Bill Gates Thinks These 6 Innovations Could Change the World
Bill Gates believes that these six innovations are worth watching in the future, including artificial intelligence and gene editing. → Read More
Bill Gates’ 5 Favorite Ways to Relax
Bill Gates shares how he learned how to balance his time and his favorite ways to relax, including bridge with Warren Buffett and reading. → Read More
Bill Gates Shares His 4 Favorite Ways to Give Back
Here are a few of Bill Gates' favorite nonprofits and some resources that can help you find an organization to support. → Read More
The 4 Learning Hacks Bill Gates Swears By
Bill Gates shares his four favorite learning hacks, including resources on how to code and watching educational videos. → Read More
Bill Gates: 5 Amazing Books I Read in 2017
"I still think books are the best way to explore new topics that interest you," according to billionaire Bill Gates. → Read More
Bill Gates: The next outbreak? We’re not ready
In 2014, the world avoided a global outbreak of Ebola, thanks to thousands of selfless health workers -- plus, frankly, some very good luck. In hindsight, we know what we should have done better. So, now's the time, Bill Gates suggests, to put all our good ideas into practice, from scenario planning to vaccine research to health worker training. As he says, "There's no need to panic ... but we… → Read More
Bill Gates Reviews <i>The Heart</i> By Maylis de Kerangal
Maylis de Kerangal’s novel 'The Heart' tells a simple story, but the language and in-depth character development are what set it apart. → Read More
Bill Gates Reviews <i>Homo Deus</i> By Yuval Noah Harari
Homo Deus argues that the principles that have organized society will undergo a huge shift in the 21st century. → Read More
Bill Gates Reviews <i>Born a Crime</i> By Trevor Noah
Much of Noah’s story of growing up in South Africa is tragic, but hist stories are told in a way that will leave you laughing. → Read More
Bill Gates Reviews <i>Hillbilly Elegy</i> By J.D. Vance
Hillbilly Elegy sheds light our nation’s vast cultural divide—a topic that has become more relevant since the book's publication. → Read More