What's Next? The Future with Bill Gates - Season 1

Season 1

In What's Next? The Future with Bill Gates, the tech visionary and global health and climate philanthropist invites viewers to join him on a learning journey to explore pressing issues facing our world today. Across five episodes, Gates delves into the promise and risks of artificial intelligence; the pervasive challenge of misinformation and the underlying complexity of defining truth in an era of social media; the scale of the climate crisis and the potential of cutting-edge technologies to solve it; the injustice of income inequality and the opportunities to tackle poverty; and how science and innovation is leading to cures for deadly diseases. Featuring insights and commentary from some of the world's most renowned scientists, politicians, thinkers, journalists, medical professionals, artists and more.

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Episodes5

DatesSep 18, 2024 - Sep 18, 2024

Episodes

Season 1Episode 144 min

What Can AI Do for Us/to Us

The rapid evolution of AI raises critical questions for humanity. Bill discusses the potential impacts with filmmaker James Cameron and the OpenAI team.

Sep 18, 2024

Season 1Episode 252 min

Truth or Consequences?

Preserving truth in an era of misinformation is challenging. Bill traces the life cycle and impact of conspiracy theories, with insights from Lady Gaga.

Sep 18, 2024

Season 1Episode 342 min

Can We Stop Global Warming?

Can scaling innovations help us achieve zero emissions? Bill charts the path to a net-zero future and shares hopeful developments with climate activists.

Sep 18, 2024

Season 1Episode 446 min

Can You Be Too Rich?

The income gap is a growing concern with far-reaching implications. Bill explores ways to address inequality with Sens. Bernie Sanders and Mitt Romney.

Sep 18, 2024

Season 1Episode 542 min

Can We Outsmart Disease?

Can technology help eradicate infectious diseases? Bill meets with Dr. Anthony Fauci and other public health experts to examine the latest breakthroughs.

Sep 18, 2024

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