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Re:Superintelligence: The Idea That Eats Smart People by erikbye on Friday December 23, 2016 @04:54AM (#13243952)
They don't give back? Microsoft employs 100k+ people. That's giving back. These people all pay taxes and give back to society because Microsoft gave them a job. Because Gates happened. And in the case of Gates, let's not forget Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

What the hell have you done for society?

This story is very similar for most billionaires. They create A LOT of jobs and careers.

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Re:Superintelligence: The Idea That Eats Smart People by TheIronYuppie on Saturday December 24, 2016 @12:40PM (#13250748)
I'm a former employee of MSFT, and a great admirer of the Gates' dedication. But let's be clear - the fact that they employee 100k people isn't giving back in the least. They have a business, the business needs functions done, they're getting hours worked for money paid. That's not "giving back to society" in any way shape or form.

His billions of dollars donated to mosquito nets in Africa (among many other things) where he gets nothing back ... that's giving.

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