What's Next: The Future with Bill Gates

First I have to say IGNORE THE HATERS!!! If you read the reviews so far they are about Gates himself NOT the series. People leaving reviews need to focus on why people read the reviews, and that's to find out if the series is any good or not. I can dislike a person with everything in me. But if they say "putting your hand in the fire will burn you" that doesn't mean they're wrong. I also wouldn't just instantly dismiss them either, as these 'hosts' pretty much are just the talking heads not the researchers, writer's, etc. Still with me? Alright, let's review the series now.

The series itself is thought provoking and at times pretty insightful. That being said, it's nothing special to write home about but isn't terrible either. Honestly, it's a series touching on issues in a way that tries to be as middle of the road as possible. I believe the approach is to try not to alienate any one "side" of things. That being said, this is where it tends to loose out, instead of going all in the topics the series holds a lot back in their attempts to not upset anyone and not be political. While that in and of itself is a good thing in this day in age, it causes the series to not go far enough on the issues it's discussing.

I'd say this is a good series to play in the background while doing something, and a better series to watch as you're settling in for the night. Engaging enough to keep you interested, but also not enough to overstimulate you or really draw your attention from other things.

I guess I am out of touch with social media and all the hate against Bill Gates. Suppose I have missed out on all that has been said about him. I found the series really interesting and all the things said about him that I never knew, which was discussed in the show. Some of it seemed really far fetched and sad he got ridiculed for something he didn't say or do or had his words twisted. Sad the world started following the lies and next thing he is the worst person in the world. I think Bill Gates is a great man, I remembering him for being the creator of Microsoft and not all this other stuff they started saying about him. Sad too many people trust what is said on social media and then go on to ruin his reputation! I think he is a very smart man and this series shows that where it was funny at times plus serious and very eye opening of our future. Especially what is being put out there on social media. This series is worth a watch if you can put aside any negative things you've heard about Bill Gates. Rate the series not Bill Gates.

All those who put a 1/10 on this series must be among people who believe the immensely stupid conspiracy theories listed in the second episode. If you believe in "microchip 5G coronavirus masterplan by lizards", I suggest you go back to school before watching this series and make stupid comment.

The series explore how the next generation of AI will make a profound change in our society. A lot of speakers from the tech, cinema and others discuss various aspects of this deep and complex subject.

One aspect discuss here in depth is the alarming spread of fake news and how people jump on it with no insight what so ever. And if you don't believe it a huge problem, just read the hate reviews on that very website.

Watched the first two episodes and am confused at best, whilst Bull does attempt to focus on relevant topical issues, the content and discussion on those topics is a very light, instead the program seems to be more intent on portraying Bill as a nice guy, concerned humerous man and all round good egg!

But that's not the point of such programs, if he wants to focus on the serious issues then you'd expect to hardly see his face on the screen at all, it would be more those he's interviewing or contributing plus video clips about the topic. Compare this to a David Attenborough program and you'll understand what I mean.

Instead we seem to be invited to be a fly in the wall in a 'typical' day in the life of BG as he swans around meeting Uber wealthy people, conversing in language that's hardly common place, and almost laughing constantly whilst talking about serious topics. For example he brings up all the criticisms we know about like vaccines, land, etc, but doesn't really say much to elaborate on them.... so why not just say why he's buying up so much land, he'll not be around much longer in the bigger scheme of things so what's the philanthropic objective!

To say it's all a bit weird is putting it mildly... it's creepy! This seems to be trying to a PR shot in the arm for Bill, the question is why should he be concerned about doing that..... he's amongst the wealthiest people on the planet and likes to be seen to be doing his philanthropic bit for humanity, but he doesn't need a public image to do that..... just get on with it silently!

Hasn't helped Bill's image at all for me and I'm not much more informed about the subject matter than I was before watching this!

I don't mind Bill Gates and I think this type of content is interesting. But... you can tell that this is meant to have a fairly political message in it at the same time. And it happens to be released right before an election. You can tell by the people they interview, clips they play and words they use.

I wish they would make unbiased and neutral.

It's hard to make anything nowadays that doesn't have a political message built into it. They are clever in this and try to hide it but it's easy to sniff out.

My review would be higher if this wasn't political and trying to bury a political message inside of it but unfortunately that's the route they took and it ruins the doc for me.