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What's wrong with creating things just because you can?

I remember two decades ago when I used to program using QBASIC as a 6 year old. I didn't need any of the applications I made - but it sure looked like fun.

This new Google initiative might not be about general masses, but more aimed at helping children with their creative processes.

I didn't mean it's wrong to create things just because you can. I do it all the time, and learned pretty much everything I know this way.

Totally agree it's a great thing for educational purposes, I was just questioning if it can be considered as something more than an educational tool.

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