Bill Gates - the richest person in the world - has offered young people his advice on what they should study. So, probably listen up, eh?
In a Twitter threat earlier this week our Bill said if he were to go to college now, he would study artificial intelligence, biosciences or energy. I don't think I've got enough UCAS points to get on any of those courses.
The Microsoft co-founder said those areas were 'promising fields where you can make a huge impact'.
He also used the thread to tell his followers 'intelligence takes many forms'.
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And revealed his one big regret...you ready for this? He wrote: "When I left school, I knew little about the world's worst inequities. Took me decades to learn."
I thought he was going to say not buying Twitter or something, but I suppose that's a good one, too.
He urged his young followers to act now and start fighting equality. Posting: "You know more than I did when I was your age.
"You can start fighting inequity, whether down the street or around the world, sooner."
He then recommended we all read this book:
The book, The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined, was written in 2011 by Steven Pinker.
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The author argues that global violence has declined throughout history and offers explanations as to why this has occurred.
Before finishing with these words of wisdom: "This is an amazing time to be alive. I hope you make the most of it."
I would if I had your cash in the bank, Bill.
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