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The guy really deserves some kind of recognition, but I don't think there's a Nobel or Pulitzer for education (telling).


Peace Prize? It could be argued that a better educated world is more likely to move towards peace. Allows people to be more critical thinking and thus not allow themselves to be fooled so easily by politicians.


The Peace Prize has been given for way crazier stuff than what Sal Khan is doing. If a banker can receive it for giving loans to people, why not Sal Khan for educating them?


I think that he's got some great recognition. The Nobel and Pulitzer aren't the only way to do that.


yes he has, but probably deserves more.


The Nobel Prize has a famous chilling effect on actual productivity. It's good to give people recognition for their work but I would be wary of giving them too much.


That's an excellent point, one that is illustrated in the book, "Punished By Rewards."

http://www.alfiekohn.org/books/pbr.htm




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