Udacity’s Sebastian Thrun, Godfather Of Free Online Education, Changes Course

Udacity’s Sebastian Thrun, Godfather Of Free Online Education, Changes Course

1/11/2014

link

https://www.fastcompany.com/3021473/udacity-sebastian-thrun-uphill-climb

summary

This article tells the story of Udacity and its founder, Sebastian Thrun. Udacity is an online education platform that offers courses in various subjects, focusing on technology and computer science. The article explores Thrun's vision for Udacity and his aspiration to revolutionize education by making it more accessible and affordable. It discusses the challenges faced by Udacity in its early days, including criticism and skepticism from the traditional education system. The article also highlights Thrun's involvement in the development of self-driving cars and his belief in the power of online education to transform industries. Overall, it portrays Thrun as a visionary and explores the uphill battle faced by Udacity in disrupting the education landscape.

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