Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft, the largest PC software company in the world. He co-founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to pursue many philanthropic endeavors by donating large amounts of money to various charitable organizations and scientific research programs. He is one of the most richest men in the world.
Research is very underfunded compared to the ideal. Society captures so much benefit from innovation that inventors don't so there is not enough risk taking. Government (and Foundation) funding of research helps but it still should be more. The United States funds a lot more than any other country even relative to its success. It should do more medical and energy and educational and other research. Politicians often think short term unless the voters tell them to avoid that. Perhaps the most outrageous thing is we have not raised Energy research funding to help solve climate change!
Nathan Myhrvold has some amazing modern cuisine stuff that is super tasty. I am not a foodie but his new concoctions are amazing.
I also like Thai and Indian food but it doesn't have to be expensive.