TED: How to make learning as addictive as social media | Luis von Ahn

The video discusses the importance of education and the inequality it can create. The speaker shares their journey to providing equal access to education through Duolingo, a language learning app. They explain the choice of teaching languages due to its wide audience and income potential. Duolingo's freemium model allows free access while generating revenue from ads. Engagement techniques like streaks and notifications are used to keep users motivated. The speaker hopes to apply these methods to other subjects, aiming for a future where mobile education is accessible to all.

What is the main reason the speaker believes education can bring inequality?

How did the speaker's background influence their perspective on education?

What was the initial subject the speaker and their cofounder considered teaching before deciding on foreign languages?

Why does the speaker believe that knowledge of English can significantly increase income potential?

What is the freemium model used by Duolingo, and how does it support the platform?

How does the speaker compare the challenge of delivering education via smartphones to the appeal of social media?

What psychological techniques does Duolingo use to keep users engaged?

What is the significance of streaks in Duolingo's user engagement strategy?

What does the speaker hope for the future of education in relation to mobile technology?

In what ways does the speaker suggest that other subjects could be taught using methods similar to those used in Duolingo?