When technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he faced a big problem: Could an app designed to teach you something ever compete with addictive platforms like Instagram and TikTok? He explains how Duolingo harnesses the psychological techniques of social media and mobile games to get you excited to learn — all while spreading access to education across the world.
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I agree with this speaker when I started my education on my own and I have already been used to education and I still learn something everyday
I kind of think that it was more marketing than the main talk. but yeah obv there were some learnings
Yeah I fell for it going to download Duolingo
This video taught me nothing. Should've read the comments 🙃 Bring back the dislike view count
Towards the end, he says that it's difficult to convey something like explanations within a method like Duolingo. Actually, until a few years ago, they had managed to do it thanks to the integration of forums. Users could ask for clarifications and explanations about the current lesson, and other users, often native speakers, could respond or discuss. This was a great way to make up for the lack of explanations within the app. Then, a few years ago, this useful feature disappeared without a trace. I don't understand why, especially when it's the Duolingo creator himself who complains about this lack, which they had already found a great solution for.
Completely changed my perspective
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Clickbait title and a ad promo
I’ve always been impressed by Duolingo’s platform and their ability to deliver education in such a creative way, however seeing this video absolutely drove my admiration for them up significantly.
His approach on education, battling with social media and passive aggressive reminders has me understanding my doom scrolling more. Maybe I’ll create a “streak” for leaning a subject of my own.
Thankful for this wonderful human 🤍
Just amazing story..I have got encourage when I saw this vedio. He is really brilliant person. God bless him…❤❤
Languages are the hardest and slowest things to learn. Maybe a big win outside of the English speaking world – but I do agree with him and that if he can do this it will change the world. Education!
It's like a promotion video
Economically and socially disadvantaged it might be, the purpose of benefitting from internet is critical. Myanmar as such where the universities have been forced to shut due to the continual internal conflict for more than 75 years, the Myanmar students learn English, Maths, Science, etc by watching videos on the smaetphone. The SIM card used to be balloted, but now it's affordable. Many Myanmar people have more than one smartphone.
just had to pause the video as I couldn't resist the temptation to get back onto duolingo after 100 or so days of not using it. very powerful and very intelligently created
Gehel madep man.. inspirational🔥✅️
He made LEARNING addicted as SOCIAL MEDIA
looked like a product presentaion or marketing more than a ted talk
Good EDUCATIONAL class
alright.. ill download it.
HAHAHAHA so basically Duolingo is a latina mom.
Brilliantly delivered Talk. Learnt something new today: learning = meaning ❤
Interesting topic 😅
Not sure if you would get to read this message. I wish you could do the same to get people to know the truth, the Holy Bible and God’s love for us all❤
Duolingo is not as good as it is promoted. Gamification can be fun, but this app can't replace in person teaching
It works! My daughter is learning Spanish and her streak is over 400 and something. She understands a lot now!!
Wonderful ideas is birthed by people who have a burden for humanity and want to foster change. Thank you Luis Von Ahn
5:25
5:30 i really half-windowed this youtube beside a mobile games on another half of the window
Confliction galore. 1. your using your cell phone to much. 2. your addiction to your cell phone math class is okay.
Very Good!
Guatemal is a country that was ravaged by the US. Part of a series of countries that the US committed war crimes and is responsible for the massacre of thousands of people, to put in place a puppet government and ensure the country stays impoverished and down
He is an impressive story teller and way he delivered the talk is amazing.
"Amazing talk i came across, and it tells us that never heisted to strike"
Apps dont work