This document discusses trends in technology and society from the 1980s to the present and into the future. It notes that computing power and internet access will continue to become cheaper, more reliable, and faster. Society is becoming hyperconnected through technology, which increases awareness and transparency. New businesses can create change efficiently from the ground up. However, it questions assumptions that the global economy can support infinite growth and that money, government, and debt are inherently problematic. It suggests Africa focus on renewable energy, local manufacturing, education exports, and technology to take advantage of opportunities and avoid mistakes made elsewhere. The key message is that the present represents a time of opportunity for Africa.

1. “640k ought to be
enough for anybody”
By Dan Bowyer

2. “640k ought to be enough for anybody”
Bill Gates, 1981 (Allegedly)

4. 2012
1992

5. We only know we exist because we interact with others
… so make each connection as authentic, giving and loving as possible
Define your „unique ability‟
… and only do that
Be passionate!!!
… about business, not the content

7. 1950 ‘60 ’70 ’80 ’90 ’95 ’00 ’05 ’10 Now

9. Cheaper more reliable and faster internet is coming
Cloud will become ubiquitous
Tech now does what is says on the tin
The manufacturer is irrelevant
Form factor is irrelevant
Type of connectivity is irrelevant
It‟s CHEEEEEAP
We are hyperconnected
AWARENESS (we learn, constantly)
TRANSPARENCY (no affairs boys)
We can create „shift‟ from the ground up
Efficiently, quickly and without conflict
… we can build businesses that create change

10. ?
2010 ‘15 ’20 ’25 ’30 ’35 ’40 ’45 ’50

11. Our economy is based on infinite growth and resources
Errrr. Let‟s put fingers in our ears and shout blah
blah blah
Money has been positioned as a little bit evil
Hummm… There‟s nothing wrong with making
money
A political party‟s only REAL mandate is re-election
Rigggghhht. So how can any govt. do any „good‟?
We ask people to care when they can‟t afford to eat
Eeek. Why would they give a shit?!
The „developed‟ world is in a debt crisis
… We are such greedy stupid dicks

12. 1
2010 ’15 ’20 ’25 ’30

13. So what about Africa?
“Educate & Create Opportunity”
(Bunny hop EU/USmistakes & miss the second tech bubble burst)
(Cheaper / Better / Different / (New))
1. Energy
Why isn‟t Cape Town the hub of renewables?
2. Manufacturing
Why export natural resources to import the end product at
inflated prices?
3. Education
Sell the tools and techniques to other developing countries
4. Technology
Continue to build and invest in the tech community
… Technology facilitates EVERYTHING

14. It’s all about timing.
This is your time.

15. The End