“The Thinker”
Bill Gates
by Omar Wasow
This photo was taken on August 26, 2010.
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energy88, -fCh-, helen sotiriadis, PhOtOnQuAnTiQuE, and 30 other people added this photo to their favorites.
-fCh- (21 months ago | reply)
...now that he's got time and a different set of objectives, wisdom is in sight.
jinaa.com (21 months ago | reply)
my Guru
jurvetson (21 months ago | reply)
Yeah, he’s so much happier now. I spent a magical weekend with him, brainstorming about philanthropy.
It was off the record, to allow for unfettered speech, so I can’t dive into details, but I can share my overall impression: he is incredibly well read, his fanatic intensity has diffused out to a wide circle of empathy and scope of influence, and he happily dives deep into random topics we raised — from astrobiology to atheism to Africa.
And then we went to see Waiting for Superman.
helen sotiriadis (21 months ago | reply)
you're both thinkers but i you struck the proper pose ;-)
Jeff Clow (21 months ago | reply)
Nice to see you together, Steve.....two people who have made a difference on our planet in their short lifespans.
AH in Pgh (21 months ago | reply)
Fascinating! Thanks for sharing this. Gates looks like a genuinely nice man, one who would make a fine friend if you could keep up with him. (Well sort of keep up with him.)
3rdeyepro (21 months ago | reply)
I think my opinion changed about Bill's personality when I saw the MS video they made of his "last day at the office". It was great to see him have a great sense of humor. Despite being a Mac guy now, it would still be amazing to have your experience of picking his brain and exchanging insights.
Drew__ (21 months ago | reply)
"And three different colours strips of cloth and some creative thinking you can breath new life into any tired and drab couch cushion..."
Dr DAD (Daniel A D'Auria MD) (21 months ago | reply)
For most of us, contemplating how to make the world a better place is just a dream. Having the resources to do so is out of reach for most of those who even have the time. The realization that one has both the time and capacity to do so and then acting on it is commendable. There are many of us who envy those of you with the desire and sustenance to change the world. It is I am sure an awesome sense of achievement, and at the same time a heavy burden to bear.
Dr DAD (Daniel A D'Auria MD) (21 months ago | reply)
Had to leave in a rush this morning for a GI bleed, so didn’t get to finish the thought.
In an era which has shown a strong tendency toward a return to superstition and scientific skepticism, we need those of you who can help maintain a spotlight on education, scientific advancement, and the continued survival of this race we call human.
solerena (21 months ago | reply)
We all know how Bill has changed the world and picture posted by Esther Dyson yesterday on flickr shows how the world has changed Bill:
www.flickr.com/photos/edyson/4929529633/in/co ntacts/
Interesting to compare the two images:)
Eppie (21 months ago | reply)
Thank you, Omar, for capturing Steve at (what I think is) his very best. A portrait of a soul - not just a thinker, but a noble one... in one of his characteristic open and receptive antennae moments... and in one of the many different and stimulating environments he flies through, with one of the characteristic "inhabitants" that serves to brings out his best.
My reply is not intended as some kind of stroking of the ego. I am truly impressed by the truth that this photo reveals. I feel Omar "gets" you, Steve - illuminates who you really are. And in the photo that you link to, I can see that he, too, brings out the best in you. In his own way. Wonderful portrait, in my opinion.
sbove (21 months ago | reply)
Did the atmosphere between your noggins start to ionize or emit audible crackling sounds?? ;-)
Luis Alfonso Chung (21 months ago | reply)
Billion dollar pic!
magda.indigo (21 months ago | reply)
10-25 favorites
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Wind Watcher (21 months ago | reply)
Who's the other guy on the right ..... ha ha.....nice ;-)
jurvetson (21 months ago | reply)
dude - you can include active URLs in your spam. Flickr does not filter them out. We do by blocking you, and when enough of us do, you're out. So might as well include clickable links.
Imapix (21 months ago | reply)
Lot of respect for you both....
Keep on.... it is very important .. and your humanity will always make a difference on this planet....
I trust the future..because I trust we can make a difference!
Cheers!
Ed Brodzinsky (21 months ago | reply)
Beautiful image. NO INVITE NEEDED, POST THE IMAGE OF YOUR CHOICE!
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TLC
ComputerHotline (21 months ago | reply)
Thanks for licensing this image as CC "by" !
Your photo is uploaded here :
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jurvetson_-_T he_Thinker_%...
under the terms of the Creative Commons "by" license.
!MimosaMicheMichelle! (15 months ago | reply)
The essence of one and the other too!
L'essence de l'un et de l'autre aussi!
Excellent capture of the moment!
Une excellente capture du moment!
solerena (14 months ago | reply)
After this year TED I have finally understood that Bill Gates is “Magister Ludi” like Steve Jobs! You have the same potential.