Quote by Nicholas Negroponte

If you take any world problem, any issue on the planet, the solution to that problem certainly includes education. In education, the roadblock is the laptop.

If you take any world problem, any issue on the planet, the

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This quote suggests that education is a crucial aspect in addressing any problem or issue globally. It implies that education is the key to finding solutions, regardless of the nature or complexity of the problem. However, the quote asserts that technology, specifically laptops, can sometimes hinder progress in education. It implies that the reliance on laptops might pose as a barrier or obstacle in the pursuit of effective and inclusive education.

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