Vick's

Luis von Ahn begins his TED Talk by shedding light on the stark realities of educational inequality, particularly in poorer nations like his home country, Guatemala. He explains how access to quality education often depends on wealth, perpetuating a cycle where the rich stay advantaged while the poor struggle to progress. Sharing his personal story, Luis credits his single mother’s sacrifices for his privileged education, which ultimately enabled him to achieve a Ph.D. in computer science. This personal experience inspired him to create solutions to make education universally accessible.