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Season 1 – What's Next? The Future With Bill Gates

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Philanthropist Bill Gates delves into pressing global issues and uncovers cutting-edge technologies that will transform the world.
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What's Next? The Future With Bill Gates — Season 1

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Lucy Mangan Guardian 09/18/2024
3/5
What’s Next is a good question. But sometimes, what was built into a system long before is worth even more examination. Go to Full Review
Bethan Ackerley New Scientist 01/24/2025
[Gates] is undoubtedly an intelligent man with considerable achievements, just as What’s Next? undoubtedly has a few big insights. However, it is hard to see other futures with Gates standing in the way. Go to Full Review
Joly Herman Common Sense Media 09/25/2024
A fitting documentary for a plugged-in world; parents and teens will have lots to talk about while watching this informative series. Go to Full Review
Christopher Campbell Nonfics (Substack) 09/22/2024
Surprisingly, Bill Gates turns out to be a likable host throughout this five-part docuseries on the issues we face in the future. Go to Full Review
Joel Keller Decider 09/20/2024
What’s Next? The Future With Bill Gates is informative, and Gates and the producers speak to an impressive array of experts and A-listers. But we wish it had a bit more of a wary eye about its subjects. Go to Full Review
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Counselingover C @Counselingovercoffee76 Nov 14 It's very informative, specially the part on misinformation. It just goes to show that people are too stupid and lazy to research if the information they're looking at in Social media or heard from someone that saw or watched something in social media is actually factual. It's easier for people to just accept information that already agrees with their individual notions rather than research the truth. It's a good documentary that covers a lot of social and global issues that should, at minimum, make you question the accuracy of what you know. See more Jessica K @RT43325322 10/17/2024 I think the premise of the show is good and I found 3 out of the 5 episodes intriguing and very informative. I thought that there should have been more experts sharing their views and opinions/solutions. Instead Bills Gates is wondering about issues and interviewing his friends, in my opinion this was counterproductive and took away from serious concerns and issues. This looked more like a pet project of his and he just wanted screen time. This is why I gave 2.5 stars. See more Hugh R @RT89522364 09/21/2024 Really good documentary. Quite scary in parts. I really enjoyed the disinformation episode shows the exact process how these nonsensical conspiracy theories are started and how they are amplified by the social media algorithms trying to make a buck by manipulating people to feel outraged. See more Joe N @RT34531449 09/20/2024 The storytelling is not compelling and I feel like it’s geared toward an elderly population because the information is very surface level. See more Mike P @RT65961602 09/19/2024 Another garbage documetary by bill gates See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Sep 18, 2024 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 18, 2024 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 18, 2024 Can We Stop Global Warming? Discovering if scaling innovations can help us achieve zero emissions; Bill charts the path to a net-zero future and shares hopeful developments with climate activists. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 18, 2024 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 18, 2024 Can We Outsmart Disease? Understanding if technology can help eradicate infectious diseases; Bill meets with Anthony Fauci and other public health experts to examine the latest breakthroughs. Details
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Season Info

Director
Neha Shastry, Alex Braverman, Jason Zeldes, Morgan Neville, Nicola Marsh
Executive Producer
Morgan Neville, Eve Marson, Caitrin Rogers
Network
Netflix
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 18, 2024
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