The richest 8 people, together, now own more than the poorest half of humanity.

The article is mistaken in excusing Mr Gates. He got his money through proprietary (unjust) software, and substantial parts of his "philanthropy" are harmful meddling.

The Gates Foundation also acts as a tax-deductible marketing arm for Microsoft. It buys Windows licenses from Microsoft at the official price (though they cost Microsoft zero), then "donates" them to schools where they teach students dependence on Windows.