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A third of the world’s population lacks internet connectivity − airborne communications stations could change that (theconversation.com)

submitted 3 months ago by jeffw@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] geogle@lemmy.world 12 points 3 months ago (6 children)

Democratization of communication resources substantially helps other facets. I hate this sort of knee jerk whataboutism. Aid can and should be multifaceted.

[–] Badeendje@lemmy.world -3 points 3 months ago (4 children)

I agree, but there is a pretty substantial list of stuff to arrange before internet becomes a thing people need.... Granted, internet can help with some of them. But focussing on the primary things to keep people alive and allow them to Prosper seems good form.

"Don't you people have phones"...

[–] conciselyverbose@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Internet access means access to information on all sorts of things that can improve their day to day lives.

Physical resources are also important, obviously, but the free availability of information resources genuinely is life changing.

[–] ShepherdPie@midwest.social 1 points 3 months ago

Life changing but not necessarily for the better.

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