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I think that society has to be careful not to shift all of its resources to the elderly versus the young.

Governments will always play a huge part in solving big problems. They set public policy and are uniquely able to provide the resources to make sure solutions reach everyone who needs them. They also fund basic research, which is a crucial component of the innovation that improves life for everyone.

Rich countries can afford to overpay for things.

China is certainly an important player in the global economy, and a widespread AIDS epidemic would threaten that growth.

India is more of an aid recipient than a provider of aid.

AIDS itself is subject to incredible stigma.

You know capitalism is this wonderful thing that motivates people, it causes wonderful inventions to be done. But in this area of diseases of the world at large, it's really let us down.

The most impactful dollars that Australia can spend are actually what goes to help the poorest.

Now everyone takes it for granted that you can look up movie reviews, track locations, and order stuff online. I wish there was a way we could take it away from people for a day so they could remember what it was like without it.

If you go back to 1800, everybody was poor. I mean everybody. The Industrial Revolution kicked in, and a lot of countries benefited, but by no means everyone.