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It's a bit late for that. Education used to be something parents and close community did. Now parents don't teach much to their children, and most of education is done by institutions of the state (or church in some places).

This was done to avoid heresy, insurrection and rebellion, but it has wider implications.

Computers are just another tool in this change. In fact, computers could even help parents to regain a bit of the privilege to provide education to their children.




> In fact, computers could even help parents to regain a bit of the privilege to provide education to their children.

Or let Bezos dictate which views your child acquires.


It is not logical to believe all computers are controlled by Amazon.

But if it helps to ease your cynical concerns, you can donate money to Wikipedia.




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