Where Does All the Computer Power Go?

Most people misunderstand the nature of the "Digital Divide" between rich and poor nations in adoption of information and communications technologies (ICTs). There are many kinds of ICTs, and there are very different adoption rates among different types. The demand for low cost ICT's such as personal computers, Internet connections, and telephone connections, has been largely met in rich countries, and as poor countries more nearly meet their demands for these devices and services they appear to be catching up. On the other hand, there is a very wide difference between rich and poor countries in their adoption of expensive technologies such as supercomputers and robotic factories. This series of blog postings explores the nature of the digital divide in costly ICTs. especially through examples of expensive, high technologies being developed in only those countries that can afford them. John Daly, Thoughts About K4D, various dates.

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Contributor: John Daly
Published Date: May 9, 2008