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Bill Gates Surprising Predictions and Which of His Prophecies Have Come True

Kapak Görseli

Bill Gates, the mastermind behind Microsoft, is known not only as a tech pioneer but also as a modern-day prophet. In his 1999 book 'Business @ the Speed of Thought,' Gates made bold predictions about the future—many of which seemed far-fetched at the time. Fast forward to today, and a surprising number of his forecasts have become reality. From technology breakthroughs to lifestyle changes, Gates’ vision of the future was eerily accurate. So, which of his predictions have come true? Let’s uncover the fascinating details! 🚀

Bill Gates is one of the architects of today’s technology.

Bill Gates is one of the architects of today’s technology. Görseli

In his 1999 book Business @ the Speed of Thought, Gates made several predictions, and not only about technology. Over the years, many of his predictions have come true one by one.

“One day, people will carry devices that allow them to stay in constant communication, no matter where they are.”

“One day, people will carry devices that allow them to stay in constant communication, no matter where they are.” Görseli

This is perhaps Gates' biggest prediction that has come true. Today, it's almost impossible to leave our phones behind, even when we go to the bathroom.

“People will handle their finances and communicate with their doctors over the internet.”

Not only are people handling their finances online, but now they can even get therapy through the internet.

“Price comparison websites will become more active, making it easier to find the cheapest products across all sectors.”

Nearly everyone shops online today, and many websites have emerged to help you find the best deals on various products.

“Personal websites for friends and family will become common, enabling chatting and event planning.”

Yes, today it's almost impossible to live without these tools. We’ve gotten so used to having the world at our fingertips!

“Whether at home or in the office, a device will be developed to smartly connect all of your devices and synchronize them, allowing for data exchange.”

Today, there are devices that connect your smart home gadgets and make your home 'smart.'

“Devices will have smart advertising. They will track your purchasing trends and show you ads tailored to you.”

Advertising has indeed evolved to this point today. It’s no longer hard to predict the next ad that will appear after you click on one.

“Job seekers will be able to find online job opportunities by declaring their interests, needs, and special skills.”

Today, there are numerous websites dedicated to both job searching and recruiting!

We see that Bill Gates’ predictions have come true within 25 years. So what awaits us in the next 25 years?

Gates recently released a book titled How to Prevent the Next Pandemic, where he explained in detail that humanity is still unprepared for another pandemic. According to Gates, a pandemic similar to the coronavirus we experienced in 2020 is already on the horizon.

Another disaster humanity may face is war.

Gates notes that the world’s current unstable state will eventually lead to war. He specifically blames the United States, saying, 'The country that was expected to lead and set an example has fallen short of these expectations.'