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“Technology does not create learning just as a hammer does not make a house. Technology simplifies or amplifies our learning capacity. A microscope enables us to see the micro world. A telescope helps us see the macro world. It is not the microscope or telescope that sees. The two instruments are just accessories for our eyes. It is we who see through our human capacity of visual perception. Too much obsession with technology is like trying to design a house with a hammer in hand.”

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Debashis Chatterjee
Debashis Chatterjee

Debashis Chatterjee, born on September 5, 1964, is an esteemed university professor. He has made significant contributions to the field of academia through his dedication to education and research, leaving a profound impact on the academic community. more

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