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The Charisma Machine: The Life, Death, And Legacy Of One Laptop Per Child (Infrastructures)
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A Fascinating Examination Of Technological Utopianism And Its Complicated Consequences.In The Charisma Machine, Morgan Ames Chronicles The Life And Legacy Of The One Laptop Per Child Project And Explains Whydespite Its Failuresthe Same Utopian Visions That Inspired Olpc Still Motivate Other Projects Trying To Use Technology To Disrupt Education And Development.Announced In 2005 By Mit Media Lab Cofounder Nicholas Negroponte, One Laptop Per Child Promised To Transform The Lives Of Children Across The Global South With A Small, Sturdy, And Cheap Laptop Computer, Powered By A Hand Crank. In Reality, The Project Fell Short In Many Waysstarting With The Hand Crank, Which Never Materialized. Yet The Project Remained Charismatic To Many Who Were Captivated By Its Claims Of Access To Educational Opportunities Previously Out Of Reach. Behind Its Promises, Olpc, Like Many Technology Projects That Make Similarly Grand Claims, Had A Fundamentally Flawed Vision Of Who The Computer Was Made For And What Role Technology Should Play In Learning.Drawing On Fifty Years Of History And A Sevenmonth Study Of A Model Olpc Project In Paraguay, Ames Reveals That The Laptops Were Not Only Frustrating To Use, Easy To Break, And Hard To Repair, They Were Designed For Technically Precocious Boysidealized Younger Versions Of The Developers Themselvesrather Than The Children Who Were Actually Using Them. The Charisma Machine Offers A Cautionary Tale About The Allure Of Technology Hype And The Problems That Result When Utopian Dreams Drive Technology Development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Charisma Machine' about? A: 'The Charisma Machine' is an exploration of the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) project, examining its utopian vision for transforming education in the Global South and the challenges it faced in practice.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Charisma Machine'? A: The book is authored by Morgan Ames, who provides insights based on a seven-month study of an OLPC project in Paraguay.
- Q: What are the key themes in 'The Charisma Machine'? A: Key themes include technological utopianism, the impact of technology on education, and critiques of the design and implementation of the OLPC project.
- Q: Is 'The Charisma Machine' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book offers a detailed analysis of technology in education and is suitable for students, educators, and researchers interested in the intersection of technology and development.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Charisma Machine'? A: 'The Charisma Machine' was published on November 19, 2019.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Charisma Machine' have? A: 'The Charisma Machine' consists of 328 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Charisma Machine' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What age group is 'The Charisma Machine' appropriate for? A: 'The Charisma Machine' is appropriate for adults and young adults, especially those interested in technology, education, and social sciences.
- Q: Does 'The Charisma Machine' have any illustrations or images? A: The book primarily focuses on text and analysis and does not emphasize illustrations or images, providing a scholarly examination of its subject.
- Q: Where can I purchase 'The Charisma Machine'? A: 'The Charisma Machine' can be purchased from various online retailers and bookstores, including major e-commerce platforms.