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We in the West have no idea what problems they have and what technologies would be applicable. I would rather see an exchange program. trade groups of founders

We in the West have no idea what problems they have and what technologies would be applicable. I would rather see an exchange program. trade groups of founders for 6 months at a time. A successful African developer might have some ideas on a product for rural Americans with poor broadband, or populations that do lots of shopping at small markets rather than grocery stores, or organizing ride shares, or getting low-availability clients to get vaccinated. Lots of things in America are diminishing in quality. We aren't anywhere near third-world status, but we can learn a lot from the people who have made things work in those badly managed systems.

ihatehandles 13y ago
That's a very valid argument and interesting thoughts. I know a few people at 88MPH will pass that to them and see if they appreciate the essence of your argument
jotm 13y ago
Founder exchange is a great idea. By African, you mean one of those people who has never seen a stable Internet connection or even a stable power line, or you mean a South African from Johannesburg? Cause there's a big difference, and I don't think the former would have many good ideas for a developed country, even for it's worst areas. No offense, it's just that the more you're exposed to various things and technologies, even simple ones like silicone sealants, drain pipe cleaners, proper supply/sewage pipe laying, a plotter, or a proper 3-axis lathe, the more you're able to create. And did you see first hand how things "work" in those systems? They barely function - I'm talking about waste management, bill payment and banking, Internet and electricity, even food and goods delivery/distribution (surprisingly hard when you don't have established land/sea/air shipping routes nearby) - things that you take for granted in the US, UK, Germany, any first world country. Also, few things are designed for long term over there, it's mostly short term fixes and patches, over and over again.

ihatehandles 13y ago

That's a very valid argument and interesting thoughts. I know a few people at 88MPH will pass that to them and see if they appreciate the essence of your argument

jotm 13y ago

Founder exchange is a great idea. By African, you mean one of those people who has never seen a stable Internet connection or even a stable power line, or you mean a South African from Johannesburg? Cause there's a big difference, and I don't think the former would have many good ideas for a developed country, even for it's worst areas. No offense, it's just that the more you're exposed to various things and technologies, even simple ones like silicone sealants, drain pipe cleaners, proper supply/sewage pipe laying, a plotter, or a proper 3-axis lathe, the more you're able to create. And did you see first hand how things "work" in those systems? They barely function - I'm talking about waste management, bill payment and banking, Internet and electricity, even food and goods delivery/distribution (surprisingly hard when you don't have established land/sea/air shipping routes nearby) - things that you take for granted in the US, UK, Germany, any first world country. Also, few things are designed for long term over there, it's mostly short term fixes and patches, over and over again.