From The Boston Globe:

MIT mathematics professor Seymour Papert devoted much of his career to learning, and now caregivers are using theories and insights he developed to help him improve after a brain injury. Papert developed innovative technology to help children learn before a traffic accident left him with impaired speech and memory loss nineteen months ago.

His wife says she was forced to solicit donations from colleagues and friends for a Seymour Papert Recovery Fund to cover the cost of Papert’s $15,000\month medical care after MIT refused to help pay for his home care.

In a statement, MIT said: “Seymour Papert, a retired professor emeritus at MIT since 1996, has been a member of the MIT community for over 40 years and is loved and respected by everyone who has had the privilege of working with him. Since his terrible accident in Hanoi, MIT has provided him with assistance and support.”

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