Billionaire, Nerd, Savior, King: Bill Gates and His Quest to Shape Our World By Anupreeta Das

In Billionaire, Nerd, Savior, King, finance editor of The New York Times, Das provides a compelling and insightful examination of Bill Gates, one of the most powerful and enigmatic figures of the past four decades. Gates, originally celebrated as a tech visionary, later gained a reputation as a ruthless capitalist before transforming himself into a philanthropic global do-gooder. Through this evolution, Gates has left an indelible mark on how we perceive tech founders, as well as the products and ideas that shape our daily lives.

Das explores Gates’s legacy through his pivotal role in establishing billionaire philanthropy standards with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. However, the book exposes the darker side of this philanthropy, revealing that billionaires often harbor secrets, and their charitable endeavors can be as much about image and influence as they are about genuine goodwill.

Based on hundreds of interviews with Gates’s employees, associates, academics, and nonprofit workers, Das uncovers the hidden dynamics in Gates’s relationships with figures like Warren Buffett, Jeffrey Epstein, and Melinda French Gates. This exploration reveals how billionaires like Gates leverage their wealth and power, not only to shape their public personas but also to exert influence on policies and global outcomes.

In this timely and illuminating work, Das offers readers a fresh perspective on how the world’s richest individuals wield their power to manipulate their image, direct policy, and ultimately shape society. Billionaire, Nerd, Savior, King is an essential exploration of the intersection between wealth, government, and public perception. 📚❤️