Topic: Computers In Schools

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Mooch and Stoll
Episode 1139 1:14:25 - 1:17:22

1139: Mooch and Stoll

The Case Against Computers in Schools

Cliff Stoll argues that computers should be removed from schools, asserting that they distract from essential life skills like writing legible prose and understanding logic. He contends that technical skills like coding in Python or using Windows become obsolete quickly, whereas the ability to read Shakespeare or construct a mathematical argument is timeless. Stoll expresses concern that students are losing the ability to use their minds independently of silicon screens.