Communication Professor Reacts to Bill Gates Interview on PBS

The video analyzes Bill Gates's interview on PBS, focusing on his responses to questions about his meetings with Jeffrey Epstein. The analysis highlights Gates's verbal and nonverbal cues, noting misalignments and disfluencies that suggest discomfort. The discussion also covers communication techniques like minimization and bolstering, concluding that Gates's responses appear calculated and less transparent compared to his baseline behavior.

What does the concept of 'quantity' in conversation imply, and how did it apply to Gates' interview?

In what way did Gates' answers about Epstein differ from his earlier responses in the interview?

How did Gates attempt to refocus the conversation during the interview?