Because I believe that humans are computers, I conjectured that computers, like people, can have left- and right-handed versions. Philip Emeagwali computerconjecturehand Change image and share on social
I dropped out of high school four times between the ages of 12 to 17. Philip Emeagwali agedrophigh Change image and share on social
Due to financial reasons, I dropped out of school after eight years of formal schooling. Philip Emeagwali dropduefinancial Change image and share on social
I wanted to become a mathematician, physicist or astronomer. Philip Emeagwali astronomermathematicianphysicist Change image and share on social
Adversities such as being homeless and going to prison has made many people stronger. Philip Emeagwali adversityhomelessmake Change image and share on social
The 65,536 processors were inside the Connection Machine. Philip Emeagwali connectioninsidemachine Change image and share on social
During the week that I arrived in the United States, I saw an airport, used a telephone, used a library, talked with a scientist, and was shown a computer for the first time in my life. Philip Emeagwali airportarrivecomputer Change image and share on social
Nigeria is a West African nation of over 100 million energetic people. It is endowed with lots of natural resources but lacks human resources. Philip Emeagwali africanendowenergetic Change image and share on social
Briefly, to program it requires an absolute understanding of how all 65,536 processors are interconnected. Philip Emeagwali absolutebrieflyinterconnect Change image and share on social
The hardships that I encountered in the past will help me succeed in the future. Philip Emeagwali encounterfuturehardship Change image and share on social