On Modern Technology Diffusion and Ancient Science in Africa

Stephen Ekolu

EAI International Conference for Research, Innovation and Development for Africa

Research Article

On Modern Technology Diffusion and Ancient Science in Africa

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@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.20-6-2017.2270658,
    author={Stephen Ekolu},
    title={On Modern Technology Diffusion and Ancient Science in Africa},
    proceedings={EAI International Conference for Research, Innovation and Development for Africa},
    publisher={EAI},
    proceedings_a={ACRID},
    year={2018},
    month={4},
    keywords={indigenization diffusion theory universalism domestication cognitive intelligence ancient science},
    doi={10.4108/eai.20-6-2017.2270658}
}

Stephen Ekolu
Year: 2018
On Modern Technology Diffusion and Ancient Science in Africa
ACRID
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.20-6-2017.2270658

Stephen Ekolu¹^,*

1: University of Johannesburg

*Contact email: sekolu@uj.ac.za

Abstract

This paper discusses the disparities leading to technology transfer in developing countries and attempts to explain this process using the diffusion theory. Scientific studies have shown that cognitive abilities have no role in the present under-development of SubSaharan Africa (SSA). These issues are discussed in consideration of the universalist nature of the Science, Engineering and Technology disciplines. It is shown from literature that ancient Africa was not devoid of great science. The necessity to majorly grow modern endogenic science in SSA is emphasized as a basis for an optimistic outlook towards posterity.

Keywords: indigenization diffusion theory universalism domestication cognitive intelligence ancient science

Published: 2018-04-06
Publisher: EAI

: http://dx.doi.org/10.4108/eai.20-6-2017.2270658