reCaptcha and Duolingo
 

Is Luis von Ahn putting me on?

Long 17 minute video:

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http://youtu.be/cQl6jUjFjp4

Cool!!

So it takes terabytes of free data.....
-Inputs the logical feedback in behind common successes(and mistakes) of millions of new language learners into stack processors....
-Then interpolates that data in creating an easier universal feedback learning system?

My father once spent much of his educational retirement back in the 80's trying to promote that same concept.

Industry and the intelligentsia wasn't interested.
Not even a foot in the door.
They had it all figured out already.
"You might be able to reach the secretary on Friday afternoon. Please call back."