Your Prompt History Might Be the New Digital Résumé
As AI democratizes knowledge, your prompt history could become a new measure of intelligence, revealing how you think and problem-solve in ways traditional credentials can’t.
Writing on technology, innovation, and societal impact.
All of my long-form thoughts on innovation, tech trends, global challenges, and more, collected in chronological order.
Why Things Don’t Work: The Missing Link in Nigeria’s Development Story
Nigeria’s development struggles stem from a hidden crisis of cognitive capacity, shaped by environmental toxins, malnutrition, trauma, and inadequate education, perpetuating cycles of dysfunction.
Data Drain: The Hidden Cost of AI Hype in Emerging Markets
AI’s rapid growth in Nigeria risks repeating historical exploitation, as local data is exported and foreign models dominate, threatening digital sovereignty and development.
Rejected — Ridiculed — Revolutionary: The Hidden Cycle of Great Ideas
Breakthrough ideas often face rejection and ridicule before revolutionizing fields, from genetics to tech, revealing a pattern of skepticism that delays progress until visionaries persist.
AI’s True Revolution Has Barely Begun
Despite slow adoption and limited understanding, AI’s transformative potential is vast, from solving biological challenges to creating new materials, signaling we’re still early in its revolutionary impact.
The Future Must Be Led By High-Agency Individuals
Societal progress in Nigeria and beyond hinges on cultivating high-agency individuals who act independently, embrace challenges, and drive systemic change through relentless learning and action.
Is Intuitive Design Making Us Dumber?
Frictionless software design makes apps easy to use but may rob users of the struggle that builds intuition and competence, risking a less capable society.
Africa’s Digital Future Risks Becoming Another Missed Opportunity
Africa stands at a crossroads with AI and digital innovation, but clinging to outdated systems risks repeating historical missed opportunities. By leveraging its gaps, Africa can build tailored, transformative technologies.