Ergebnis für "Bill Gates" in Sozialwissenschaften

Die erste umfassende kritische Darstellung von Bill Gates und seiner Stiftung. Der Imagewechsel vom skrupellosen Kapitalisten und rücksichtslosen Microsoft-Chef zum wohltätigen Gutmenschen ist Bill Gates mit Bravour gelungen. Eine fundierte kritische Berichterstattung über den vermeintlich größten Philanthropen unserer Zeit und seine Stiftung, die »Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation«, gibt es jedoch nicht. In seinem Enthüllungsbuch räumt der Journalist Tim Schwab mit dem Bild von Bill Gates als Wohltäter auf.

Kennen Sie das auch: Jemand, den Sie gut kennen glaubt plötzlich an Theorien, welche Sie nur schwer nachvollziehen können? Die offizielle Version der Medien oder Regierung wird angezweifelt. Dieser Zweifel wird mit teils skurrilen, teils aber auch schlüssigen Geschichten belegt. Wie soll man hierbei diskutieren ohne, dass es im Streit endet? Wie entstehen solche "Theorien" überhaupt? Warum können Menschen sich hierfür begeistern? Wann ist jemand dafür empfänglich? All diese Fragen werden in diesem Hörbuch detailliert und verständlich erklärt.

This program is read by the author. New York Times Editors' Choice A powerful investigation of Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation, showing how he uses philanthropy to exercise enormous political power without accountability Through his vaunted philanthropy, Bill Gates transformed himself from a...

“Chuck Feeney is a remarkable role model, and the ultimate example of giving while living.” —Bill Gates This bestselling book tells the inspiring life story of Chuck Feeney, known as the “James Bond of philanthropy.” Feeney made a fortune as cofounder of Duty Free Shoppers, the...

Unlocking the Code: The Bill Gates Audio Biography:Dive deep into the extraordinary life of Bill Gates, the visionary entrepreneur who revolutionized the world with Microsoft. This captivating audio biography takes you on a journey through his remarkable journey, from a young programmer to co-founding a global tech empire. - The early years: Witness Gates' passion for technology blossoming in his childhood, leading to the creation of groundbreaking software like MS-DOS. - Building an empire: Explore the pivotal moments that shaped Microsoft's rise, from the development of Windows to the ...

You know him as the founder of Microsoft; the philanthropic, kind-hearted billionaire who has donated endless funds to good causes around the world. But there's another side to Bill Gates. Combining rich storytelling and ground-breaking reporting, The Good Billionaire offers listeners a provocative and timely counter-narrative about one of the world's most widely recognized individuals - a true global celebrity with a truly global audience.

Bill Gates and Rashida Jones Ask Big Questions pairs Bill Gates with actress and writer Rashida Jones to tackle some of the biggest questions facing us today: Is it too late to solve climate change? Does everybody lie? Is inequality inevitable? Join them for deep dives into these questions and even a few answers.

Foreword by Steven Pinker Blending the informed analysis of The Signal and the Noise with the instructive iconoclasm of Think Like a Freak, a fascinating, illuminating, and witty look at what the vast amounts of information now instantly available to us reveals about ourselves and our...

Seth Stephens-Davidowitz is as good a data storyteller as I have ever met.” — Steven Levitt, co-author, Freakonomics Big decisions are hard. We consult friends and family, make sense of confusing “expert” advice online, maybe we read a self-help book to guide us. In the end, we usually...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Provocative but perceptive . . . You can agree or disagree with Smil—accept or doubt his ‘just the facts’ posture—but you probably shouldn’t ignore him.”—The Washington Post An essential analysis of the modern science and technology that makes...

Tom Phillips (Humans; Truth) and Jonn Elledge (The Compendium of Not Quite Everything) team up to debunk the greatest conspiracy theories humans have ever espoused - to teach us how not to fall for them. From the Satanic Panic to the anti-vaxx movement, it's always been human nature to believe...

The fundamental drive to answer these questions is at the heart of Finding Your Roots, the companion book to the hit PBS documentary series. As Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. shows us, the tools ofcutting-edge genomics and deep genealogical research now allow us to learn more about our roots, looking further back in time than ever before. Gates' investigations take on the personal and genealogical histories of more than twenty luminaries.

**One of AudioFile Magazine's Best Audiobooks of 2019** NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Now with a new afterword! How can we summon a moment of lift for human beings—and especially for women? Because when you lift up women, you lift up humanity. For the last twenty years, Melinda Gates has been on a...

Discover the fascinating tale of Swiftwater Bill Gates, an American frontiersman, adventurer, and prospector, as narrated by his mother-in-law. Set against the backdrop of the 1890s Klondike gold rush, Gates experienced the highs and lows of fortune, including a legendary moment when he gifted a dance house girl her weight in gold. His remarkable exploits in the Yukon continue to capture imaginations even today. - Summary by Nick Bulka

A heartfelt, deeply personal book, Showing Up for Life shines a bright light on the values and principles that Bill Gates Sr. has learned over a lifetime of “showing up” — lessons that he learned growing up in the Great Depression, and which he instilled in his children and continues to...

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There are so many things clamoring for our attention and it’s hard to distill which issues are important…or why we should care. In partnership with The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Make Me Care About explores topics that have deep importance and impact in the world…yet you may have never thought twice about, such as garbanzo beans, ninth grade, iodized salt, your kid’s friend circle, and…poop. You will hear the case as to why you should care from champions who are creating solutions that address inequities and…help people reach their potential to lead healthy, productive ...

Based on the NPR series of the same name, This I Believe features 80 Americans—from the famous to the unknown—completing the thought that begins with the book's title. The pieces that make up the program compel listeners to re-think not only what and how they have arrived at their own...

Microsoft’s associate general counsel shares a story that is “as nuanced as it is hopeful” (Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader) about his rise from childhood poverty in pre-gentrified New York City to a stellar career at the top of the technology and music industries in this stirring...

""[An] executive summary of modern political history studded with sweeping assertions and telling anecdotes."" -- The New York Times Book Review ""Thought-provoking."" -- Kirkus Reviews “A shot in the arm...powerful.” -- The Financial Times ""The Wake-Up Call, refreshingly concise and...