In the 1980s, I used the Internet and 65,000 processors to perform the world's fastest computation of 3.1 billion calculations per second. The achievement demonstrated the power of the Internet and I was given the most prestigious award in the computing field. Computers, the Internet and telecommunications are the nervous system and physical infrastructure for the coming global civilization. If Africa is left out of this technology, an entire continent will be left out of the biggest economic boom of the 21st century. This will make it difficult to eradicate poverty and illiteracy and bring political stability in Africa.
Nobody is an island.
We all live in a community and should care about our neighbours. We should look out for our neighbours and support each other during hard times. Many people in Africa are going through difficult times and feel abandoned. We should reach out and touch those in need, hold their hands and provide them a sense of belonging to our community and neighbourhood. Be a good neighbour.