Lab+2

// CCT205 Lab 2 Daniel Wilkinson

"One laptop per child is a neo-colonial trojan horse"//

The term "neo-colonial trojan horse" seems to represent the idea of the resurgence of colonialism through the form of the laptops. Obviously the term does not refer directly to colonialism as most people know it, neither does it refer to anything related to the Trojan War. Likewise, I do not believe that this statement refers to anything related to computer malware programs. The statement is far more theoretical.

In my opinion the term "neo-colonial trojan horse" refers to a form of capitalist expansion of the western world. A view like this could easily be conjured by looking at the one laptop per child program as a method of spreading technologies otherwise known as **products** to other geographic regions. After all, this program seems to operate like any other **business**.

While certain negative aspects of the program relating to colonialism and imperialism can be justified, I do not fully agree with the statement. Education is of great value to children, if these children can receive any form of education, then why not? The statement seems to be a critique of the spread of western ideas to other nations, however, I believe that this program offers a great educational opportunity to the children. Such opportunities should be grasped.