At least now instead of just theory we have one study of the results and a data point to use in the next attempt at a similar project. The idea is probably still solid and could be attempted again but with a more refined implementation.

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baobun a day ago | parent [-]

75% or so of venture-backed startups fail within 5 years. OLPC results certainly aren't enough to invalidate the concept or model.

	▲	torginus 16 hours ago \| parent [-]
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