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December 2013 Issue: Guest Editor Bill Gates Wants You to Fix the World

How do we end poverty? Design for the developing world? Eradicate polio? Those are the kind of questions that Bill Gates, guest editor of WIRED's December issue, wants to answer. We're looking at how technology and science can invent a better world—with an interview with Bill Gates and President Bill Clinton, a guiltless gift guide, prototypes of planet-saving gadgets, and a few glow-in-the-dark mosquitos. Online and on Tablets: 11.12.13 On Newsstands: 11.19.13

Released on 11/11/2013

Transcript

Hi.

I'm Bill Gates.

To invent a better world,

we need exciting new ways to solve the biggest problems.

So when I got the opportunity to guest at it,

the December issue,

I jumped at the chance.

This issue is full of inspiring and surprising stories

of cutting edge innovation

to improve people's lives around the globe.

Like eradicating diseases,

easing poverty,

and educating children.

There's a Q&A with my favorite author,

and a conversation I got to have

with President Bill Clinton.

Here's a look at some dynamic data reach maps

that are helping inform everything,

from delivering healthcare

to providing financial services to the poor.

Data has to be at the center of our efforts

to invent a better world.

I hope you'll enjoy it.

(gentle music)

Director: Editor in Chief - Scott Dadich, Creative Director - Billy Sorrentino