The combination of liberal politics and high gates is not surprising in beach communities, where the bones of American society tend to show through as property lines.

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Whatever the case, one of the most endearing features of the enterprise is that Mr Gates gives the impression that a combination of his money, his brain-power and the brain-power of the people that his money can buy could actually solve some of the problems of global health.

ECONOMIST: Yes, Bill Gates really does think he can cure the world