Re:The Coming War on General Computation (2011)
by snowwrestler on Monday August 19, 2013 @01:10AM
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It's true that kids today won't experience computing as a revelation to the degree we did in the 80s.
I don't think that matters all that much, though. Cameras were invented a long time ago, but plenty of kids still get inspired to pick one up and learn how to make compelling images...same with music, film, writing, painting, sculpture, etc.
All kids today need are the means to learn (it's never been easier) and a reason to give it a try (there millions of games, apps, websites, etc. to inspire them).
I don't think that matters all that much, though. Cameras were invented a long time ago, but plenty of kids still get inspired to pick one up and learn how to make compelling images...same with music, film, writing, painting, sculpture, etc.
All kids today need are the means to learn (it's never been easier) and a reason to give it a try (there millions of games, apps, websites, etc. to inspire them).