garmst
join:2000-09-17
New York, NY
1 edit | reply to PDXPLT
Re: I am in it for the money too! No, developing countries are no more mature about internet use, they are human beings such as ourselves. If they want a Doctor, they want a real doctor showing up, not a virtual doctor. Social services are delivered on the spot by a real person, not a web form.
Development in a developing country involves people on the scene delivering services, support, logistics, and knowledge transfer.
There is no virtual Peace Corps.... |
PDXPLT
join:2003-12-04
Banks, OR | said by garmst:If they want a Doctor, they want a real doctor showing up, not a virtual doctor. Easy to say in comfy NYC. But a real doctor ain't gonna show up no matter how much they want it. If the village nurse can consult with one 300 Km away over broadband, that's better than nuthin'. And alot cheaper for the gov't to provide. |
