This Week in Tech by Digital Africa
One big idea to reflect on this weekend
Strategists like Sun Tzu encourage us to begin with the end in mind. That’s sometimes easier said than done.
If you are working on a project or startup, a simple practice that can shorten time to market is to imagine what the product will look like if it’s fully functional. Then imagine all the ways to build that in the shortest possible time
2 quotes to reflect on
As more and more artificial intelligence is entering into the world, more and more emotional intelligence must enter into leadership.” — Amit Ray, Famous AI Scientist, Author of Compassionate Artificial Intelligence
AI doesn’t have to be evil to destroy humanity – if AI has a goal and humanity just happens in the way, it will destroy humanity as a matter of course without even thinking about it, no hard feelings.” – Elon Musk
Three headlines from the world of Tech
https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2020/12/03/ai-untangles-one-of-biologys-great-challenges.html
https://www.livescience.com/fastest-all-sky-map-ever-askap.html
4 resources to explore
https://www.cio.com/article/3281388/8-free-online-course-sites-for-growing-your-tech-skills.html
11 Ways to Get Professional Certifications for Free – Job Tradition
Fundamentals of digital marketing – Google Digital Garage
Intro to Data Structures and Algorithms | Udacity Free Courses
Five random points to end the week with
What is the most digitally advanced country in Africa?
Do you know the full meaning of AfCFTA? Have you thought about how it will impact your business?
What is the difference between scientists and engineers?
Did you watch the return of Iron Mike Tyson to the ring this last week?
What was invented first – drones or atomic weapons?
