it wouldn't matter, I'm not interested in Musk's opinion because he wasn't preaching about epidemics in TED talks and trying to eradicate polio and malaria from Africa for the past decade. But we have to remember how Musk attained his wealth compared to Gates, and the areas where he's applied that wealth relative to Gates.I think you missed the point. I was pointing out that Bill Gates has no business tell Elon Musk to stay in his lane. They're both very smart guys who I have no doubt can digest information as well as anybody on the planet. For Gates to tell Musk to take a walk because he gives money to virologists is ridiculous.
Do you think Gates would be dismissive of Musk's opinions if he were in whole agreement with Gates's position?
Gates was right to tell Musk to stay out of the passing lane until he gets up to speed.