Ramez Naam Criticizes Bill Gates' Record as a Futurist
sebkrier · x · 2026-08-27
Ramez Naam expressed deep respect for Bill Gates' philanthropy but criticized his track record as a futurist, citing Gates' past dismissals of solar and batteries and a failed nuclear bet. Naam advises evaluating arguments and evidence rather than the source.
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