Bill Gates recently sat down with The Independent to discuss various topics, from taxes and misinformation to his upcoming Netflix series, What’s Next? The Future with Bill Gates. True to form, Gates didn’t shy away from offering his views on wealth and the challenges of being one of the richest people on the planet. However, despite the criticisms and conspiracy theories surrounding him, Gates remains unfazed. “I don’t care how I’m perceived,” the 68-year-old said, adding, “My life is fantastic. I’m the luckiest person alive in terms of the work I get to do.” Gates has supported a more progressive tax structure, arguing that the current system doesn’t ask enough from the wealthiest individuals. “The tax system could be more progressive without damaging significantly the incentive to do fantastic things,” he explained. He also explained he’s a “huge believer” in the estate tax, similar to an inheritance tax. Gates famously mentioned his children will only inherit a small fraction of hi...