December 10th, 2008 2:20 PM | by Christen da Costa
One Laptop Per Child just rolled out a new commercial that is beyond crazy. I’m not saying it’s bad, but it depicts children in what are presumably 3rd World countries learning to use guns or sell their bodies. The whole point is that children are quick learners (i.e. are very impressionable), and if we can all find it in our hearts to donate we’ll some how supplant any possibility of them becoming murderist rebels or prostitutes. So the commercial is definitely an extreme to say the least, but hey, point taken. To donate go here
The OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) XO laptop program relaunched for the second time with Amazon.com taking care of the ordering and distribution. As of now you can order the amazing XO laptop through the Give 1, Get 1 program for $399 or choose to give one for $199.
I must say that the XO laptop is an amazing piece of machinery with its built in Wi-Fi, rugged exterior case, color/black screen readable in direct sunlight, ultra-low 4 watt power consumption, and the ability to charge using solar power.
It’s crammed with fun, educational programs designed to change a kid’s perspective of the world. But why give them a laptop when they have no food? Couldn’t have put it better myself:
Why give a laptop to a child who has no running water? If you replace the word “laptop” with “education” the answer becomes clear. You don’t wait to educate until all other challenges are resolved. You educate at the same time because it’s such an important part of all other solutions.
