I used to think of Bill Gates as a role model, a 'good guy' and so I was very surprised to realize just how much hate there was against him from certain groups.

I used to think of Bill Gates as a role model, a 'good guy' and so I was very surprised to realize just how much hate there was against him from certain groups. The sheer number of conspiracy theories surrounding Bill Gates is shocking. In an odd way, even though I don't believe in the conspiracies, it was still an eye opener in the sense that it made me realize that I actually knew nothing about this person and that my positive perception of him was as poorly founded as these conspiracies. As well intentioned as he may be, the reality is that we cannot know who he really is and, therefore, it's simply not right to idolize him and in doing so give him as much voice and power as he has.