To those who think that internet connectivity is not an appropriate technology for the millions without electricity or running water, please Google OLPC - One Laptop Per Child; This organization has a YouTube channel, so you can check out their videos as well. While the project is far from wide spread implementation, it is a perfect compliment to AHumanRight's attempts. I sense a coalition of epic proportions...
Many have electricity and can read like you or me. They can't afford a computer for themselves, but communities can buy computers, like libraries. The internet is access to all information, especially the truth. It could connect most of Africa.
They most likely will launch on a falcon 9 because its the cheapest as opposed to something more proven like an ariane. So they need at least $50M for the launch vehicle and probably twice that for the satellite itself.
@ some of the commenters: Being able to afford a computer or internet capable mobile device is different than being able to afford laying fiberoptic cable connecting your entire country. This would be a step towards the latter. (Most people in developing countries share the costs of computers by using internet cafes, btw, Learn before posting nonsensical negative comments)
I think some of the comments are pretty harsh... No one is forcing you to donate. Yet, the sheer idea of connecting 5 billion people can only have positive effects on the world as a whole. My conservative side see's this as an eventual plus for the advancement of capitalism. My compassionate democratic side see's billions of people getting access to knowledge, which is power... A win win for all!
I'm sure the "third world" has more immediate priorities than internet access. Like feeding themselves, getting access to medicines and doctors, stuff like that...
@Onlineshrekjr Oh really? How's that, then? Most of these places don't even have running water, much less electricity, how are they going to run a computer to get on the internet and order some takeaway pizza??? These people can't read or write, how are they going to work a computer or use the internet? I know they keep dumbing-down the Windows operating system and everything, but surely it's not gone THAT far...?
this would fit in with the Venus project. Google it.
SpiritLadyArtist 1 year ago 4
How much longer is the lifespan of the satellite before it enters back into the atmosphere?
acomputersfreak 1 year ago
@acomputersfreak launched in 2009, it's got a lot of life left on it.
ahumanright 1 year ago
Great idea, if i had any disposable income i would donate.
QWieke 1 year ago
And not a single cent of taxpayer money was spent that day...
Sounds like a plan.
Shadow9392 1 year ago
go go!!
ayadew 1 year ago
To those who think that internet connectivity is not an appropriate technology for the millions without electricity or running water, please Google OLPC - One Laptop Per Child; This organization has a YouTube channel, so you can check out their videos as well. While the project is far from wide spread implementation, it is a perfect compliment to AHumanRight's attempts. I sense a coalition of epic proportions...
JovianAU 1 year ago 2
Man, the latency's gonna suck. But I suppose baseline connectivity is better than nothing at all.
PacoBell 1 year ago
Many have electricity and can read like you or me. They can't afford a computer for themselves, but communities can buy computers, like libraries. The internet is access to all information, especially the truth. It could connect most of Africa.
They most likely will launch on a falcon 9 because its the cheapest as opposed to something more proven like an ariane. So they need at least $50M for the launch vehicle and probably twice that for the satellite itself.
emschafe 1 year ago
@ some of the commenters: Being able to afford a computer or internet capable mobile device is different than being able to afford laying fiberoptic cable connecting your entire country. This would be a step towards the latter. (Most people in developing countries share the costs of computers by using internet cafes, btw, Learn before posting nonsensical negative comments)
lnxmusic 1 year ago
I think some of the comments are pretty harsh... No one is forcing you to donate. Yet, the sheer idea of connecting 5 billion people can only have positive effects on the world as a whole. My conservative side see's this as an eventual plus for the advancement of capitalism. My compassionate democratic side see's billions of people getting access to knowledge, which is power... A win win for all!
Mcbogsters 1 year ago 25
This was made on Prezzi.Com!!
souleatr9 1 year ago
lol if people cant afford internet how will the afford pc's for using the internetz????
katsioylas 1 year ago
you buy it for me.
furstenfeldbruck 1 year ago
If this means I'll get a signal when I go on a safari. Then I totally support it!
NatGeoKid 1 year ago
I'm sure the "third world" has more immediate priorities than internet access. Like feeding themselves, getting access to medicines and doctors, stuff like that...
solobob124 1 year ago
@solobob124 internet can help them getting access to medicine and food
Onlineshrekjr 1 year ago
@Onlineshrekjr Oh really? How's that, then? Most of these places don't even have running water, much less electricity, how are they going to run a computer to get on the internet and order some takeaway pizza??? These people can't read or write, how are they going to work a computer or use the internet? I know they keep dumbing-down the Windows operating system and everything, but surely it's not gone THAT far...?
solobob124 1 year ago
@solobob124 internet access would help facilitate these things to happen much more efficiently
MichaelRad 1 year ago