InnovationInsights

Why Imagination is the Greatest Tool of Humanity

Everything that has ever been created in our world today was first merely a figment of someone’s imagination. Just think about it. From the city you call home, your favorite store, and even your own name – all were conceived in the realm of imagination.

In turn, imagination draws its inspiration from our experiences. But if we haven’t experienced it, we often imagine from what we were told in a story.

Stories contribute to the tapestry of our collective imagination. Throughout history, stories have been passed down in a variety of ways. We shared them orally around a campfire, painted them on the walls of ancient caves, and projected them on the silver screen. These narratives inform what we think is possible and how we view the world around us.

Now more than ever, our future urgently needs to be reimagined. Storytelling becomes an essential tool for uniting our culture and guiding us toward a brighter tomorrow. After all, our world is being threatened by growing inequality, displacement, and environmental devastation.

The seeds of a new world lie in our imagination. And the visionary Adrianne Maree Brown reminds us, “When the imagination is unshackled, liberation is limitless.” So, let’s reclaim our imaginations so we can build a more beautiful future.

TechTales

Why Ordinary People Should Care About Big Data and AI

We often categorize historical ages in terms of technological advances; the stone age, the bronze age, and the iron age.

In the modern era, Big Data and AI take another step by crunching the decades of data we have and giving it new meaning, possibility, and life.

Once again, through Big Data and AI, we are at the dawn of a new age. In this Sema Live podcast, I explore what this new age means for the Global Africa, how we can avoid the colonization of Global Africa’s data, and why the ordinary person should care about Big Data and AI.

Join me and a panel of experts for a riveting discussion. Listen here: https://www.hostedinafrica.com/sema-live-episode-11/

PlanetPlans

Seaweed’s Astounding Powers to Fight Climate Change

Many of us are familiar with the integral role that forests play when it comes to combatting CO2 emissions. However, seaweed is stepping into the spotlight with unparalleled abilities to shape our sustainable future.

Seaweed not only outperforms trees in absorbing CO2, but also extracting harming nutrients from the sea, tackling water quality issues head-on. However, this is just the beginning of what seaweed science can do for the planet.

A scientific breakthrough has found that seaweed can also trap and store heat for reuse. Imagine capturing the blazing summer sun to warm our homes in the middle of winter. If fully harnessed, the power of seaweed could be a great ally in the fight against climate change.

See you next week!

Truly,

Anatola