PhD, originally known as a 'license to teach' in its etymological sense is the highest level of academic achievement. Put bluntly, it is the end of study (or the study of the end!). If judged from Abraham Maslow's needs hierarchy (Maslow, 1943,1954), a PhD is an investment in one's self-actualisation. For Maslow, this is the… Continue reading ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ ๐๐ก๐: ๐๐ง ๐๐ฑ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ’๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ.
Category: Reviews
Africa in an AI Era: Is the Continent Poised for Growth or Hindrance?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a body of machines or systems that mimic human cognitive functions such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making. Examples of AI include virtual assistants like Siri or Alexa on your smartphone or Elon Muskโs Tesla. In an African context, these may include Nuru, Tanzaniaโs AI-assisted mobile app that utilises Swahili to prevent… Continue reading Africa in an AI Era: Is the Continent Poised for Growth or Hindrance?
Whose ‘Africa’ do you know?
Last week, I commented about the possibility of Africa feeding the world. And I meant it. Africa indeed, will feed the world one day. But as I wrote that piece, I was also deadly aware that Africa's storyline is largely told elsewhere - in so many ways, reflecting the continent's complex geography but as we… Continue reading Whose ‘Africa’ do you know?
Pinker Says, Wait a Minute; The World Is Wrong, We Are Better Today than Ever Before.
One of the greatest enemies yet, and indeed, the most worrisome issue to modernity and progress now is not about affordability โ accessibility debate. It is the defiance of scientific progress and the doubts that come with it, coupled with humanityโs irrational fear for progress. Fathom this little hypothetical experience for a second. You live… Continue reading Pinker Says, Wait a Minute; The World Is Wrong, We Are Better Today than Ever Before.
#On Choices
In The Millionaire Fastlane, MJ Demarco, one of the most decorated practiced entrepreneurs tells us that 'Your choices are made in a moment but their consequences will transcend a lifetime.' James Clear stresses this point explicitly in Atomic Habits when he says: "Every action you take is a vote for the person you wish to… Continue reading #On Choices
Pinker Says, Wait a Minute; The World Is Wrong, We Are Better Today than Ever Before.
One of the greatest enemies yet, and indeed, the most worrisome issue to modernity and progress now is not about affordability โ accessibility debate. It is the defiance of scientific progress and the doubts that come with it, coupled with humanityโs irrational fear for progress. Fathom this little hypothetical experience for a second. You live… Continue reading Pinker Says, Wait a Minute; The World Is Wrong, We Are Better Today than Ever Before.
Sankalp Africa Summit 2020: My Experience
The Value of Networking. "Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen." -- Brene Brown. Brief about the Sankalp Forum Since its launch in 2009 Sankalp Forum โ an Intellecap Initiative โ has created an ecosystem of global entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, multilaterals and policymakers who are committed to furthering the cause of development… Continue reading Sankalp Africa Summit 2020: My Experience
The Paradox of Satisfaction
"I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing" declared Plato so many centuries ago. The paradox of satisfaction suggests that the tools we employ to increase our satisfaction of choices โ filters and recommendations โ may be unsatisfying if they diminish the power of our… Continue reading The Paradox of Satisfaction
South Sudan: The Untold Story from Independence to Civil War – Hilde F. Johnson
In all honesty and deeds, there are fewer international experts in South Sudan than Hilde Johnson. Her writings on the countryโs becoming and unbecoming status are not only informed by a wealth of experience but also by her objective voice. She is a gifted wordsmith with a flair of intellectual and political richness, analytically… Continue reading South Sudan: The Untold Story from Independence to Civil War – Hilde F. Johnson
Becoming: A review
BECOMING: A Tale by Americaโs most Honest, and Inspirational Woman of all Times ย Review by Matai Muon Sometimes, we go to a bookshop to discover the latest story available for consumption, or if you are like me, browse the web to find the latest reviews for the good books as recommended by FANATIC… Continue reading Becoming: A review
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