Nnedi Okorafor suggests that African technological advancements often stem from harmony with nature, rather than opposition. She emphasizes an approach where innovation is integrated into the environment, promoting sustainable and symbiotic coexistence with the natural world.
Quote by Nnedi Okofor: “For me, African technology is often rooted in the natural world, living with it, not against it.”
For me, African technology is often rooted in the natural world, living with it, not against it.
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In her TEDGlobal talk, Okorafor explored how technology could evolve differently in an African context, emphasizing indigenous knowledge and ecological harmony. This quote captures her vision of sustainable, nature-integrated technological progress.
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Nigerian-American author of science fiction and fantasy whose work draws extensively on African history, mythology, and culture. Her 2010 novel Who Fears Death won the World Fantasy Award, and she wrote the comic series Black Panther: Long Live the King for Marvel.
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