The price of maize
What does maize cost in Ghana today? That’s a useful question to ask if you’re a farmer in Burkina Faso, wondering if it’s worth selling… Read More »The price of maize
Summer doctoral program at Berkman
It’s summer, which – oddly enough – means that the Berkman Center is filled to bursting with students. Berkman is hosting the Summer Doctoral Program,… Read More »Summer doctoral program at Berkman
The Victrola and the Microchip
As a rule, TED sponsors don’t appear on the mainstage. But Héctor RuÃz, CEO of AMD, has been dedicated a huge wealth of corporate resources… Read More »The Victrola and the Microchip
Africa’s Balancing Act
My friend Russell Southwood is introduced by Emeka as “a singular authority on coverage of African technology and communications.” He’s certainly the authority I rely… Read More »Africa’s Balancing Act
An update on OLPC from Dr. Negroponte
At tonight’s Harvard Law School cocktail party, before Nicholas Negroponte arrived to give a talk about One Laptop Per Child, a friend asked me why… Read More »An update on OLPC from Dr. Negroponte
Geek tracking, African hacking
I’m at a State Department event today, giving a talk about technology and activism – the event is under “Chatham House Rules“, which means that… Read More »Geek tracking, African hacking