Well, it is not a great question to start with. From the article: >> But asked whether giving the planet an internet connection is more important than finding

Well, it is not a great question to start with. From the article: >> But asked whether giving the planet an internet connection is more important than finding a vaccination for malaria... You cannot spend all your resources just on one problem. Governments spend on space exploration while spending a much bigger sum on poverty eradication, health and so on. Also, internet penetration can be a great tool in fighting some of the problems mentioned.