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Why I found Bill Gates to be truly motivating
by Owen Walsh
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rowing up I always looked up to Bill Gates, as did many. I revelled in his story and aspired to one day achieve close to his incredible feat. As a technology enthusiast with an inextricable passion for human rights, health and education I was both humbled and excited to hear the most innovative and generous philanthropist give his opinion on larger scale global problems. The filming of ABC’s Q & A on Tuesday night showcased an incredible platform of questions that ranged from malaria to the future of robotics. Mr Gates was confronted with several eye-catching questions on issues of greed, medicine, ethical investment, corruption and tax. More so, I found it quite pleasing to hear Gates opinion on Australian politics, investment in
Aid and perhaps most interestingly Australian philanthropy. His passionate exposition on issues of global health, affordable medicine and more equitable living conditions was incredible to hear. I found the focus on social responsibility and his down-toearth opinion of the need for governments and other high profile individuals to step up their contribution to global issues quite a positive movement. It was not only interesting but also enlightening to see an audience consisting of future humanitarians and change makers contrast with the wise and insightful words of the incredible Mr.Gates debating major world problems. I found it incredibly interesting to gain such a short yet comprehensive look into the life of the words richest man. Hearing Mr.Gates perception on
his own life and juxtaposing it to the example he will surely leave has reaffirmed for me and undoubtedly others to use our individual strengths and successes not to only benefit ourselves but more so, to continue to find ways to benefit the lives of others. I would strongly recommend all readers to take the time to view the episode of Q and A at http://www. abc.net.au/tv/qanda/txt/s3761763. htm . I found it a truly motivating and inspiring experience.� Nura Gili student Owen Walsh was in the live audience for Gates Q&A. Owen is one of our Indigenous students currently studying a double degree - a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Systems at the Australian School of Business, UNSW.
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