This image critiques the education systems and access to knowledge in resource-rich countries. Despite the wealth generated from their lands, many citizens have limited access to education and resources that could help lift them out of poverty. The irony is that those who live in countries rich in natural resources often struggle to access the very education that could empower them.

This image draws parallels between past and present resource monopolies, emphasizing the importance of learning from history. By understanding how historical empires like Mali maintained control through resource monopolies, we can gain insights into the modern world’s economic systems and strive for more equitable resource distribution. Education plays a crucial role in breaking the cycle of exploitation.

The focus here is on the global disparity in access to information and knowledge. While some parts of the world are well-educated and informed about the consequences of resource monopolization, many communities in resource-rich areas remain uninformed or lack the tools to fight back. This gap in knowledge keeps the cycle of exploitation alive.

This image highlights the value of learning about historical patterns of inequality and exploitation, particularly in resource-rich regions. It questions whether studying past empires, like those in medieval Africa, can provide solutions for today’s global inequality. The image suggests that education is the key to preventing future generations from repeating the same mistakes.

The image compares the massive investments made in resource extraction with the lack of investment in education in many developing countries. It raises the question of how the world might look if the same level of resources and attention were given to building schools and educating people as to extracting oil and minerals.

The image critiques the so-called "knowledge economy," where access to information and education is concentrated in wealthy nations or among the elite. While resources like oil and gold are often monopolized, so too is knowledge. The unequal distribution of educational opportunities mirrors the monopolization of natural resources, reinforcing global inequality.

This image challenges the viewer to imagine a world where the people who extract and produce resources have access to the same level of education and knowledge as those who control the global markets. The idea is that true empowerment comes not just from owning resources, but from understanding how they fit into the global economy.

The final image in this series drives home the idea that without equitable access to both resources and knowledge, global inequality will persist. It questions whether the world can truly move towards a fairer future if the people who produce the world’s wealth are left without the tools or knowledge to benefit from it.