Nicholas Negroponte - Being Educated

Nicholas, founder of MIT Media Lab and 1 Laptop per Child, discusses his unique approach to education, emphasizing learning through discovery and programming. He critiques the US education system for its economic and structural flaws, such as funding through real estate taxes and age segregation. Nicholas argues against market-driven education and excessive testing, citing Finland's success without these practices. He advocates for project-based learning and reducing competition in education.

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