View part 2 of a three part Bill Moyers interview of Isaac Asimov in 1988. A summary of Asimov's thoughts follow. Through computers, each child can have an individualized education that was in the past was only accessible to the wealthy. If all children have access to computers, the creative minds of children will not be stifled by our current system of education. Students will be guided by teachers on how to access common knowledge, and to interact with others students. All students can enjoy personal learning, and people of all ages can become learners. Most people seek good sense, clarity, and truth (Saul Bellows in Herzog). Things are changing so fast, that we must embrace change.
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