Congo
A region in Africa notoriously exploited during the age of imperialism, controlled by King Leopold II of Belgium. Its resources were extracted through brutal enslavement and forced labor.
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Congo
Ann Druyan: Cosmos, Carl Sagan, Voyager, and the Beauty of Science | Lex Fridman Podcast #78
Lex Fridman
Referred to in the context of potential inclusion of darker aspects of humanity on the Voyager record.
Civilization #58: Birth of the Nation-State
Predictive History
A region in Africa notoriously exploited during the age of imperialism, controlled by King Leopold II of Belgium. Its resources were extracted through brutal enslavement and forced labor.
Diego Saez Gil - How Pachama Uses Tech to Solve Climate Change
Y Combinator
Mentioned as a location with ancient rainforests that continue to capture carbon.
Human Connections: Mentorship and Advising
MIT Open Learning
One of the countries from which refugees are supported by GMI programs.
Opening Session: Those We Throw Away Are Diamonds
MIT Open Learning
Mondan Dagon defected to Congo after fleeing Rwanda, and the war spilled over into his village.
Entrepreneurship Education for Refugee and Migrant Communities
MIT Open Learning
Joel Amani Mafigi's country of origin, the Democratic Republic of Congo.