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2008 TED Prize Wish - An African Einstein

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Overview

Explore physicist Neil Turok's 2008 TED Prize acceptance speech advocating for talented young Africans lacking opportunities. Discover his vision to unlock and nurture the continent's creative potential, potentially changing Africa's future. Learn about Turok's ambitious plan to expand the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences by opening 15 new centers across Africa in five years. Understand how adding entrepreneurship resources to this proven model could create a network for progress throughout the continent and potentially uncover an African Einstein. Gain insights into the importance of investing in education and scientific development in Africa to foster innovation and economic growth.

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Neil Turok: 2008 TED Prize wish: An African Einstein

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