Technology can’t fix inequality — but training and opportunities could | ‘Gbenga Sesan

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Centuries of inequality can't be solved with access to technology alone — we need to connect people with training and support too, says tech inclusionist 'Gbenga Sesan. Sharing the work behind the Paradigm Initiative, a social enterprise in Nigeria that's empowering young people with digital resources and skills, Sesan details a vision for creating life-changing opportunities for generations of people across Africa.

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27 Comments on Technology can’t fix inequality — but training and opportunities could | ‘Gbenga Sesan

    • @물고기 Every School in the world had computers as far back as 1985… maybe you just were not paying attention.

    • @Commander Spock That’s such a stupid and obviously false comment. Did you attend every single school on the planet in 1985 then did you?

  1. Stead of looking within.
    Look without.
    Look with what you won’t have, if people themselves don’t do things.

    Race was never the issue.
    Misapplication of people’s interests, and a lack of guidance is and always will be a continued problem.

    • assuming humans are compassionate. Many people talk a good talk, but then get government to bully their neighbours under the guise of ‘helping’. Political worship is fucking dangerous.

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