The Thinker – Bill Gates

24 responses to “The Thinker – Bill Gates”

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   -fCh-

   Aug 26, 2010 at 8:52 pm

   …now that he’s got time and a different set of objectives, wisdom is in sight.

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   jinaa.com

   Aug 26, 2010 at 9:06 pm

   my Guru

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3. 

   jurvetson

   Aug 26, 2010 at 9:10 pm

   Yeah, he’s so much happier now. I spent a magical weekend with him, brainstorming about philanthropy.

   It was off the record, to allow for unfettered speech, so I can’t dive into details, but I can share my overall impression: he is incredibly well read, his fanatic intensity has diffused out to a wide circle of empathy and scope of influence, and he happily dives deep into random topics we raised — from astrobiology to atheism to Africa.

   And then we went to see Waiting for Superman.

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   helen sotiriadis

   Aug 26, 2010 at 9:54 pm

   you’re both thinkers but i you struck the proper pose 😉

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   Jeff Clow

   Aug 26, 2010 at 9:58 pm

   Nice to see you together, Steve…..two people who have made a difference on our planet in their short lifespans.

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6. 

   AH in Pgh

   Aug 27, 2010 at 5:36 am

   Fascinating! Thanks for sharing this. Gates looks like a genuinely nice man, one who would make a fine friend if you could keep up with him. (Well sort of keep up with him.)

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   3rdeyepro

   Aug 27, 2010 at 6:49 am

   I think my opinion changed about Bill’s personality when I saw the MS video they made of his "last day at the office". It was great to see him have a great sense of humor. Despite being a Mac guy now, it would still be amazing to have your experience of picking his brain and exchanging insights.

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8. 

   Drew__

   Aug 27, 2010 at 7:23 am

   "And three different colours strips of cloth and some creative thinking you can breath new life into any tired and drab couch cushion…"

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9. 

   Dr DAD (Daniel A D’Auria MD)

   Aug 27, 2010 at 9:49 am

   For most of us, contemplating how to make the world a better place is just a dream. Having the resources to do so is out of reach for most of those who even have the time. The realization that one has both the time and capacity to do so and then acting on it is commendable. There are many of us who envy those of you with the desire and sustenance to change the world. It is I am sure an awesome sense of achievement, and at the same time a heavy burden to bear.

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    Dr DAD (Daniel A D’Auria MD)

    Aug 27, 2010 at 3:32 pm

    Had to leave in a rush this morning for a GI bleed, so didn’t get to finish the thought.
    In an era which has shown a strong tendency toward a return to superstition and scientific skepticism, we need those of you who can help maintain a spotlight on education, scientific advancement, and the continued survival of this race we call human.

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    solerena

    Aug 27, 2010 at 8:35 pm

    We all know how Bill has changed the world and picture posted by Esther Dyson yesterday on flickr shows how the world has changed Bill:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/edyson/4929529633/in/contacts/

    Interesting to compare the two images:)

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12. 

    sbove

    Aug 29, 2010 at 10:12 pm

    Did the atmosphere between your noggins start to ionize or emit audible crackling sounds?? 😉

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13. 

    Buena Muerte

    Aug 30, 2010 at 3:42 pm

    Billion dollar pic!

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14. 

    magda indigo

    Aug 31, 2010 at 11:10 pm

    10-25 favorites

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15. 

    Wind Watcher

    Sep 1, 2010 at 3:50 am

    Who’s the other guy on the right ….. ha ha…..nice 😉

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    jurvetson

    Sep 1, 2010 at 5:12 am

    dude – you can include active URLs in your spam. Flickr does not filter them out. We do by blocking you, and when enough of us do, you’re out. So might as well include clickable links.

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    Imapix

    Sep 1, 2010 at 5:19 am

    Lot of respect for you both….

    Keep on…. it is very important .. and your humanity will always make a difference on this planet….

    I trust the future..because I trust we can make a difference!

    Cheers!

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    Ed Brodzinsky

    Sep 1, 2010 at 12:23 pm

    
    Beautiful image. NO INVITE NEEDED, POST THE IMAGE OF YOUR CHOICE!
    upload 1 comment 2
    TLC

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    ComputerHotline

    Sep 7, 2010 at 6:34 pm

    Thanks for licensing this image as CC "by" !
    Your photo is uploaded here :
    commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jurvetson_-_The_Thinker_%…
    under the terms of the Creative Commons "by" license.

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    !MimosaMicheMichelle!

    Feb 28, 2011 at 6:01 am

    The essence of one and the other too!
    L’essence de l’un et de l’autre aussi!

    Excellent capture of the moment!
    Une excellente capture du moment!

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    solerena

    Mar 26, 2011 at 6:25 pm

    After this year TED I have finally understood that Bill Gates is “Magister Ludi” like Steve Jobs! You have the same potential.

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    spacecraftengr

    Jul 4, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    Thanks to his misanthropic Microsoft crap, the world’s peoples no longer do things in a logical manner, and like lemmings settle for it’s gawd awful designs. Another American clown dominates, rips off, laughs all the way.

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    jurvetson

    Oct 18, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    and a reunion at the same place, 5 years later:

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24. 

    shinybriony

    Aug 3, 2017 at 8:25 am

    Hello!

    I’m one of the copywriters for African Budget Safaris and used this lovely picture in a blog about celebrities visiting Kenya. Thanks for making it available. The blog can be found at:

    http://www.africanbudgetsafaris.com/blog/celebrities-love-kenya….

    Warm regards,
    Briony.

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