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That was my reaction when Bill Gates said he would fight malaria. But then his funds really made a difference. "Cure all disease before 2100" does not seem an i
by Iv 10y ago
That was my reaction when Bill Gates said he would fight malaria. But then his funds really made a difference. "Cure all disease before 2100" does not seem an impossible goal and helping scientists build tools globally usable is actually a very good angle to help the medical community.
Reading the article made me think that Zuckberg did his homework and may be able to spend money in an area that makes a difference over time.
You know, I still hate Microsoft and Facebook, but if Bill Gates or Zuckberg decide to spend a few billions on medical research rather than on a fleet of private jet or personal theme park, I'll join the choir of applause.
- ethanbond 10y agoExcept the problem with malaria was actually the availability of funding. The solution was known, just not implemented. Totally different. Zuckerberg could do a decent job combatting a lot of disease by dumping money into poverty reduction efforts, raising overall education and health maintenance etc.