The future is African — and the United States is not prepared

[Andreas321]

watched the first 5 minutes and this guy has a very 1-dimensional understanding of demographics especially regarding to GDP per capita. The countries China and India are known for using their giant populations for cheap, almost slave like labour whilst hoarding the profits for small castes. Such a populous expansion could lead to similar exploitation especially considering the legacy of white colonialism in many parts of Africa.

Therefore even though "Africa" may benefit black Africans wont benefit as much as indian, Chinese and white invaders

 

[Brolic Scholar]

A few in here have already said it in different ways. Is the planet getting blacker? Yes. Will that directly translate to control of resources and financial freedom,? No.

That’s a checkers not chess mentality. There’s a lot of work to do to capitalize on the population changing, but we also have to be aware of subtle countermeasures AND the ways “medicine”, food and this new DNA craze will be used together to try to reverse the boom that’s coming.

The movie Get Out was a coded message for one method of stopping this from changing anything. If you make a black person think like a white person, what’s in it for black people? “They” will always prop up c00ns to watch over and sabotage progress.

Extreme vetting of any upcoming leaders or investors should be on all of our minds, especially if they’re saying exactly what we want to hear. Devils don’t present themselves as monsters. No one would sell their soul to one. They come smiling and reassuring you that you can have it all and easily if you just follow their plans.

 

[MischievousMonkey]

Numbers alone don't mean anything. What's positive about being the majority if we still globally live in poverty? Population alone is not a good argument and there are reasons to be skeptical about whether or not development will follow. Infrastructures and skills won't magically pop up as the population grows.

Same thing with Europe and traditional occidental forces. Historically, they never shy away to open up their borders and use immigration to counter their weakened demographics. That's why I don't really like this naive narrative "we're the future because we'll be more": it was never about numbers.

As long as white supremacy and corruption perdure shyt won't change imo. Asian investments seem to be a way out though.

Edit: there's also the fact that if development happens how we want it to happen, birth rates might significantly drop.

 

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[LoStranger]

This is only good, if Africans use their huge numbers, to depend on each other and forget the rest of the world. A lot of things need to be improved. If that doesn't happen, Africans will have numbers and money, but will still invest most of that, in Europe.

Africans spend too much time fighting against each other unfortunately.....

 

[Neuromancer]

Will read.

 

[Swagnificent]

The future will not be Africa until serious changes are made. There is still mass poverty and weak infrastructure across Africa. Many African governments are gonna be in serious debt to the Chinese in a few decades. When China comes to collect what it’s owed we’ll see some very interesting events unfold. I’m not that optimistic.

You do know debt is just a figment of the imagination right?

 

[Betty Draper]

You do know debt is just a figment of the imagination right?

Yes, debt can be made out of thin air that doesn’t negate my point. African governments have taken huge loans from China. They rely heavily on foreign investment, aid and loans. None of those things will lead to prosperity or true independence.

 

[MischievousMonkey]

You do know debt is just a figment of the imagination right?

Plus they're paying that debt by giving them explotation permits and lands. Not what I call traditional debt at all.

 

[Jimmy from Linkedin]

The author of this article was interviewed on WPFW 89.3FM this morning about the article. This link prob will only last for a week so get it in breh/ettes

http://archive.wpfwfm.org/mp3/wpfw_180615_090002arise.mp3

starts at 30:35

 

[YouMadd?]

The future will not be Africa until serious changes are made. There is still mass poverty and weak infrastructure across Africa. Many African governments are gonna be in serious debt to the Chinese in a few decades. When China comes to collect what it’s owed we’ll see some very interesting events unfold. I’m not that optimistic.

Uh... China hasn't even collected what they are owed by the US yet...

 

[Catch1977]

Uh... China hasn't even collected what they are owed by the US yet...

And they will never do so.. As long as military expenditures continue at the rate it has for the past 70 years or so. Think about it. What exactly is China going to do to the US. We are never going to pay that "debt".
Ranking: military spending by country 2017 | Statistic

 

[Betty Draper]

Uh... China hasn't even collected what they are owed by the US yet...

The US is the richest country in the world, not dependent on foreign aid and with great political power. The US has leverage. Most African countries are barely functioning and wield little power on the global stage in comparison to the US. Look at the relationship between China and US. It’s two powerful nations on an equal footing. African governments are too dependent on outsiders and fail to do the bare minimum. Most African countries don’t even have 24/7 electricity. I’m just being realistic. A lot has to change in Africa before we can start celebrating.

 

[Betty Draper]

Plus they're paying that debt by giving them explotation permits and lands. Not what I call traditional debt at all.

Yup, Chinese people are buying up huge lands in Africa. In the long run, do you not see the issue with foreigners owning large chunks of land in Africa? Go see how it benefitted Haiti or pre revolution Cuba when American companies had huge lands there. Funnily enough, in China its a pain for foreigners to get permission from the government to own land. There’s a reason for that. African leaders aren’t playing the long game. They want simple solutions and quick results.

 

[Red Shield]

Uh... China hasn't even collected what they are owed by the US yet...

China probably doesn't expect to actually be paid back by the usa.


That's why they've been buying up so much...and ip stealing/espionage. Get what they can while they can