Liu Zaixi's exclusive interview with Bill Gates: Discussing six major life philosophies, the essence of 70 years of life "Maintain curiosity"

Recently, South Korean national host Yoo Jae-suk interviewed former world’s richest person and Microsoft founder Bill Gates on his show “Yoo QUIZ ON THE BLOCK”. During the interview, Bill Gates revealed the reasons behind his donation of 99% of his assets and his commitment to charitable causes. He also discussed the three books he recommends the most in his life, as well as educational issues in the AI era.

Bill Gates believes that children should be self-sufficient and has donated 99% of his assets to charity.

The host first talked about Bill Gates’ recent dedication to charitable causes, even donating 99% of his personal wealth. Bill Gates stated that his personal values were deeply influenced by his parents, who, although not wealthy, often volunteered and even donated money.

When his career began to succeed, his mother reminded him that “with great power comes great responsibility.” Therefore, he viewed reforming the impoverished class as his second career. As for the reason behind donating 99% of his personal wealth, he believes there is no such thing as inheriting a family business, and he also thinks that his children should earn money through their own efforts.

Bill Gates recommends three must-read books for a lifetime

Speaking of Microsoft’s story, Bill Gates believes he was born at the right time when the cost of personal computers was declining, and thus he saw the vision of a future where everyone would have a computer. He began to think that along with the popularization of personal computers, there should also be a good set of software, and this is where Microsoft began.

The host, Liu Zaixi, suddenly turned the topic and asked Bill Gates if he had any “must-read” book recommendations for a lifetime. Bill Gates recommended three books: Steven Pinker’s “The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined,” Hans Rosling’s “Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World—and Why Things Are Better Than You Think,” and Vaclav Smil’s “How the World Really Works: A Scientist’s Guide to Our Past, Present and Future.”

Bill Gates said, “The Good Angel of Our Nature is the most important book I’ve ever read, not just this year, but in my whole life.” This book was also selected by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg for his 2015 A Year of Books initiative.

Bill Gates responded to a fan’s question, stating that “the key to education in the AI era” is to learn as long as one lives.

How much money does the world’s richest person spend in a day? Bill Gates: The phone was a gift from Samsung’s Lee Jae-Yong.

Next, the program arranged a Q&A session. When asked about “how much money he spends in a day,” Bill Gates did not directly answer the question but mentioned that he indeed spends a considerable amount on himself. For instance, he has a private jet that allows him to travel to Africa. However, when it comes to mobile phones, he uses a folding phone gifted by Samsung chairman Lee Jae-Yong, so he doesn’t have to spend money on it.

The AI era does not mean a bias towards science; it is about finding where your talents lie and your adaptability.

The parents of a set of quintuplets asked, “How should we educate our children in the AI era?” Bill Gates candidly admitted that not everyone enjoys programming. Although having programming skills and other expertise is very helpful for future development, the key is still to find one’s own talents. However, what is certain is that the most crucial thing is to “live and learn,” so that one can adapt to the changes required by their profession at any time.

AI replaces our work, and humanity should seek spiritual wealth.

A bank employee asked, “You once said that we are not born to work, and work is a product of the age of scarcity. So what changes should humanity make for a time when we no longer need to work?” Bill Gates stated that at that time, humanity should seek spiritual abundance. Whether it’s traveling around the world or helping the disadvantaged, he himself is the best example, working for the Gates Foundation to help the disadvantaged without worrying about money.

The Gate Foundation plans to cease operations in 2045, aiming to assist low-income countries in becoming self-reliant within 20 years.

Bill Gates’ 70 Years of Life Essentials: Stay Curious

Host Liu Zaixi asked Bill Gates what he has learned in his 70 years of life. After a moment of contemplation, Bill Gates stated that one must have curiosity; when you don’t understand something, don’t pretend to understand it. Instead, stop and truly figure it out. Just like when he was young, he would think about what computers can and cannot do, and how to create better software.

The author adds: Apple’s founder Steve Jobs’ “Stay hungry, Stay foolish” from back in the day follows the same principle.

Establish a vision, respect professionalism

As for the motivation for success, Bill Gates believes that establishing a vision is very important. Just like when he gathered many software engineers to form a team back in the day, he still had to face issues like management and finance later on. When asked about his worries, Bill Gates expressed that he has always been a manager who is strict with himself as well as others. However, he later realized that respecting everyone’s strengths is a better approach. He specializes in development, while others can provide better advice in management.

Bill Gates: It’s very fulfilling to solve problems with the team and see the children grow up.

Liu Zaixie asked Bill Gates again about his definition of happiness. Bill Gates believes that solving problems together with a team is his happiest moment. Seeing his children grow up strong, having their own ideas, and even teaching him new things is also a very happy thing.

Bill Gates interview reveals: optimistic about AI medical development

As an entrepreneur who recognized the potential of AI a long time ago, Bill Gates is very optimistic about the development of AI in the medical field. He believes that AI can allow patients to understand their conditions at any time and then decide whether to seek further medical attention.

As for the Gates Foundation ending its operations in 2045, Bill Gates stated that the goal is to help low-income countries become self-sufficient in health and education over the next 20 years. Regarding the projects focused on by the Gates Foundation, such as malaria, malnutrition, and AIDS, he believes that there will be ways to reduce the mortality rates of these diseases in the future.

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