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Phoebe Gates wants her $185 million AI startup to succeed with 'no ties to my privilege or my last name': 'I have a chip on my shoulder' | Fortune (fortune.com)

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[-] Sludge@sh.itjust.works 3 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago)

Having the bottom fall out really changes your perspective. Folks need to have empathy and I have a strong sensation that those well off don't realize that most of us are a few missed paychecks or a medical emergency away from being destitute.

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