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How to Make Learning as Addictive as Social Media | Duolingo's Luis Von Ahn | TED

Greetings, everyone! I want to take a moment to introduce myself and share a little about my background before diving into a subject that is close to my heart. My name is Luis von Ahn, and I hail from Guatemala. For those unfamiliar, Guatemala is a country located just south of Mexico. Now, I often find myself having to clarify something amusing yet important: Guatemala and Guantanamo are two entirely different places. While Guatemala is a beautiful country full of rich culture and history, Guantanamo is where a U.S. military prison is located—far away in Cuba. These two are often confused, but I assure you, they’re not the same.