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They're not fundamentally different, but I don't think fundamentals matter here. The mobile internet of 2022 is not very different, in principle, to the 2000 i
by dalbasal 4y ago
They're not fundamentally different, but I don't think fundamentals matter here.
The mobile internet of 2022 is not very different, in principle, to the 2000 internet. But it is much more available and accessible to many more people. That means it has very different consequences.
So yes, as good Will Hunting said, you could get an ivy league education at a library. Some kids (and adults) did. Online resources make that pool of people much bigger.
I agree though that access to an online school is not a substitute for school. Most kids still need structure, coaching, support and peers. That said, it's still really important to have libraries, and that's what Khan is doing here. This is commendable.