[Edu-sig] An OLPC comment

[Ivan Krstić]

Arthur wrote:
> Particularly given this, I don't understand the embedded need, as part 
> of the process, to the compromise on some basic ideas - normally called 
> science. [...] Or - maybe more what he was
> suggesting - is that until there is empricial evidence that leads us in 
> a certain and clear direction, best encourage the diversity of ideas.
> OLPC seem to represent very much a counter vision.
> Seems to me the OLPC has counter ideas on both empiricism *and* the 
> diversity of ideas.

I don't think I can actually figure out what you're saying here. I am
happy to have a discussion, but that requires understanding what's being
discussed; please consider rephrasing your concerns in very simple,
non-philosophical terms.

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