The Last Digital Frontier: The History and Future of Science and Technology in Africa

by Brian Asingia, Lellou Brandy (Editor), Lare Brenda (Editor)

Overview

This book tells a long overdue and timeless story of the rise of mankind in Africa, uncovers inventions and innovations across the continent throughout time, and paints a forecast of its digital revolution in the 21st century and beyond. The book provides a compelling historic and forward-looking exploration of “the last digital frontier” of access and inclusion, Africa, and its potential to lead, host, and create the innovation breakthroughs of the future. Pre-order now: www.brianasingia.com

“Technology is a tool for progress towards a better society.” - ASINGIA, @brianasingia

 

ASINGIA, CEO DreamGalaxy Platform and DreamAfrica Consulting, has over 10 years involvement in the intersection of economy, business development, environment, technology and the arts, with a focus on Africa.  He began his career at Wall Street’s The New York Stock Exchange where he started as a Business Analyst in Enterprise Architecture’s CORE Technology group and left as an Associate in the Product Management group. Through his work with startups and consulting, he has engaged governments, diplomats, educational institutions, and programs like Creative Lab Paris, Traction Camp by the World Bank, TED Residency by TED, and Entrepreneurs for Impact MBA by ALTIS, Milan (Tangaza University Business Model Winner 2016). He has spoken at or attended trainings and conferences such as African Billionaire Tony Elumelu Entrepreneur Network (TEF), Africa Trade and Investment Summit (ATIGS), Concordia, Ivy Business Schools, and alma mater networks including: Lafayette College, International House NYC (as a Shelby Davis Scholar) and the United World College (UWC) alumni community.

ASINGIA believes Africans must seize this moment to capture and document the truth of their past, so as to learn and grow from it. He co-publishes the Last Digital Frontier Report, Podcast and writes books and scripts for film and tv. Join him at www.brianasingia.com @brianasingia #AskAsingia

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780578538594
Publisher:	The Pearl Dream, Inc.
Publication date:	07/01/2019
Series:	AskAsingia , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	286
File size:	9 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

 

Preface/Forward by Pan-African Heroes and Ancestors                                                          

 

Introduction:  Origins - From Internal Awareness (IA) to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
 

PART 1: Once Upon A Time – The Advent of Mankind

Chapter 1: Mankind's Cradle – Caveman, Early Art, Hunters, Gatherers and Fire

Chapter 2: Before Mesopotamia – Original Nile Civilizations, East and West Africa

Chapter 3: Royal Legacy - Migration for Language, Arts and Culture Development

Chapter 4: The Emperor - The Rise and Fall of Empires (Trade, Infrastructure and Politics)

 

PART 2: The Second Coming – Outsiders as “Discoverers” who Fear the Unknown

Chapter 5: East – The Rise of Value for Exchange - Middle Eastern Trade Interest in Africa

Chapter 6: West – The West’s Late Arrival to Developed Shaka Zulus and Haili Selasies

Chapter 77: South – The Scramble for Empires through Divisions and Inhumane Trade

Chapter 88: North - The White Man’s Burden to Enlighten the Already Wise African

 

PART 3: The Third Eye – Awakening the Sleeping Giant with Two Billion African Voices

Chapter 9: Imagining Freedom – The Beginning of a Connected Digital Africa

Chapter 10: Quantum Generational Leaps – Leapfrogging Western Industrial Revolutions

Chapter 11: Behind Virtual Curtains – A Young Africa Emerges to Create its Future

Chapter 12: Our Original Story – The Reclaiming of Africa’s History and Art by Africans

 

PART 4: The Fourth Revolution – Creating Africa’s Promised Future of Infinite Opportunity (IoTs)

Chapter 13: Pan Africanism - #Africapitalism for the Real “Wakanda” in the 21st Century (Identity)

Chapter 14: Own Your Story – Media and the Rise in IP Ownership by Africans (Ownership)

Chapter 15: DreamAfrica Digital – AI, Cybersecurity, and Blockchain in Africa (Trust)

Chapter 16: AOL 2.0 – Africa Online Lives to Become the King of the Digital Economy (Scale)

Editorial Reviews

Preface by Brandy Lellou, Director of Infrastructure - DreamAfrica Consulting

This book tells a long overdue and timeless story of the rise of mankind in Africa, uncovers inventions and innovations across the continent throughout time, and paints a forecast of its digital revolution in the 21st century and beyond. For too long the birthplaces of “the world’s religions” have been revered with annual pilgrimages, holidays and stories that have stood the test of time. However, the birthplace of humankind has been forgotten; lost in the history books, souls, and celebrations of modern-day Homo Sapiens. Through interviews with prominent African figures and the most recent research and insights from archeologists, scientists, and historians, hear the long overdue and timeless tale, The Last Digital Frontier: The History and Future of Science and Technology in Africa as told by ASINGIA and other African voices.

The Last Digital Frontier is divided into four parts that take readers on a journey through Africa. From the dawn of mankind’s internal awareness (IA) to the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and beyond, each part explores a wave of development, discovery, infrastructure, technology and science. The book provides a compelling historic and forward-looking exploration of “the last digital frontier” of access and inclusion, Africa, and its potential to lead, host, and create the innovation breakthroughs of the future.

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