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Better Than Batman

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January 18, 2012 at 10:03 pm

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SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 1

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IceDread SSCertifiable Points: 5050 More actions · Answer 2

This is actually something I think about from time to time. But I struggle with what I believe to be the best way.

I often compare how Sweden was between year ~1200 and ~1800.

Iran looks somewhat like several European countries for 200-300 years ago, females has no say, one man in charge. All thou they still have their religion closely tied to the state which is very dangerous.

Then we have africa.. some of these countries has ~800 to ~200 years left to go.

This is a path most European countries already have passed. How do you help another countries people to pass this history and learn what we learned? If the influence comes to fast, to strong from the outside, the people will probably simply reject it and continue in their slow path.

Humanitarian help.. sure, I donate some to Amnesty, but help others so that they can help themselves would be more important.

David Taylor-232204 SSC Rookie Points: 29 More actions · Answer 3

Brilliant editorial Steve!

What more do any of us really need than food to eat and clothes to wear, when there are so many in the world without even that.

call.copse SSCoach Points: 18048 More actions · Answer 4

I am at least moderately heartened by the general philanthropy of the great tech businessmen, Larry Ellison I believe is also pretty good, and it is certainly something you have to respect Bill for.

Not an excuse for governments to abandon redisdistributive efforts though IMO.

paul s-306273 SSChampion Points: 10730 More actions · Answer 5

Yes, Bill Gates is to be admired for what he did at Microsoft for what he does now.

So how do we end up with a society that upholds Apple (new iphone/ipad etc. every 6 months to exploit those who MUST have the latest gadget) yet despises Microsoft?

WolforthJ SSC Eights! Points: 914 More actions · Answer 6

I'm glad Bill did eventually get on board with charity. I have made a pledge to the "Imagine No Malaria" campaign. I believe that will succeed in a few years and it will be a great story.

Lets not forget that most charity comes from people with lower incomes. They understand it's value because they are much closer to the need. At the lowest incomes, people just share, they are charitable everyday, they don't wait until after they are the richest person in the world.

hnhaney2 SSC Veteran Points: 210 More actions · Answer 7

I believe in doing good things, but as for Bill Gates is concerned, his foundation is doing more damage than good. His foundation is a front for something far worse than it seem.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WQtRI7A064

But the truth be told that they real want 90% of the world population gone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-CrNlilZho

You should always check the real motive of any big organization. Many times it not what it seems.

jay-h SSCoach Points: 18816 More actions · Answer 8

As far as I am concerned he has done much more on-the-ground good than Mother Theresa.

Evil capitalist. 😉

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Jesus Cardenas Mercado SSC Veteran Points: 216 More actions · Answer 9

Thank you for your words Steve, it was a great and very human editorial, and to be true, I think that you have already a place in that "Better Than Batman" list.

Take care everyone.

JCM

jay-h SSCoach Points: 18816 More actions · Answer 10

paul s-306273 (1/19/2012)
So how do we end up with a society that upholds Apple (new iphone/ipad etc. every 6 months to exploit those who MUST have the latest gadget) yet despises Microsoft?

And Apple seems to be far more controlling and authoritarian than Microsoft.

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WolforthJ SSC Eights! Points: 914 More actions · Answer 11

His foundation is a front for something far worse than it seem.

This post should be removed and Grasshopper should be blocked.

In reaction to bad science, school boards are figuring out ways to stop teaching anything that is not based on evidence. That would include videos like this.

Bill Gates is working on the population problem in the Southern hemisphere, but that in no way implies he wants to kill people. The problem is, the Northern hemisphere over-consumes. Throughout history, the lower classes have used one of the few weapons they have to maintain their cultures, that is, reproduction. This is now happening on a global scale. If he Northern hemisphere stopped taking (at extremely low cost to them but high cost to those in the SH) the resources that the Southern hemisphere manages to produce, they would have time and resources to educate themselves, keep themselves healthy, and as has happened in every society throughout history, they would have fewer children.

This is a healthy, sensible, moral strategy wth historical precedence.

hnhaney2 SSC Veteran Points: 210 More actions · Answer 12

It is eugenics by it scientific name, and there is evidence if you would take the time to look, but I doubt you watch the 100 minute video. Also you can start the investigation at Infowars.com, But don’t just take my word, look it up yourself.

Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736129 More actions · Answer 13

jay holovacs (1/19/2012)
paul s-306273 (1/19/2012)
So how do we end up with a society that upholds Apple (new iphone/ipad etc. every 6 months to exploit those who MUST have the latest gadget) yet despises Microsoft?
And Apple seems to be far more controlling and authoritarian than Microsoft.

Apple is only controlling inside of their ecosphere and products. They philosophically see products as built, and fixed, by them. They don't want to build an open product that you can hack or play with. They don't force retailers or other manufacturers to sell only their product, something Microsoft did and was sued for.

You might not like Apple's model, but there's nothing about it designed to dominate the world. It's just the way they do things.

In terms of exploiting, I'm not sure someone wanting the latest and greatest can ever "not" be exploited. Lots of people don't have the latest, Apple has a fast product cycle, and you can choose to upgrade or not. I still have lots of friends with 1st and 2nd generation Touches, and 4th or 5th gen Nanos, which are a few models out of date. Lots of those plastic Macbooks out there that still work great for many people.

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Jesus Cardenas Mercado (1/19/2012)
Thank you for your words Steve, it was a great and very human editorial, and to be true, I think that you have already a place in that "Better Than Batman" list.
Take care everyone.
JCM

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