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Hearken, O Seekers of Knowledge and Builders of the Future, for the words of LeVar Burton carry with them a great and urgent call: "And it's here and it's ready and we can really revolutionize the way we educate our children with tablet computers, and I'm committed to doing whatever I can to speaking to whomever I can to send this signal—to pound this message home. Now is the time." These words, spoken in the heart of the modern age, ring out as a clarion call for the transformation of education itself, a transformation rooted in the very tools of the future, tools that have arrived before our eyes: tablet computers.

Tablet computers—those sleek, powerful devices that hold within them the potential to reshape the very foundation of learning—are not merely gadgets or fleeting trends. They are symbols of a new era, an era in which knowledge no longer rests solely in the hands of the few but is accessible to all, as long as one has the means to seek it. Burton's urgency reflects a deep understanding of the power of these devices. He sees them not just as tools of convenience but as instruments of revolution, capable of tearing down the old barriers to education and offering a path to a brighter future.

In ages past, O Seekers, education was a sacred task, entrusted to wise elders and scribes. In ancient Greece, young minds gathered in the shadow of the Athenian Agora, where philosophers like Socrates and Plato taught their disciples in the art of reasoning. The Roman legions carried with them not only weapons but the great wisdom of the empire, ensuring that knowledge was passed down through generations. Yet, for many, the path to learning was fraught with obstacles—geography, class, and access to teachers, all standing as towering mountains between the seeker and the truth.

But now, as Burton rightly declares, the time is now. The promise of the tablet computer is the promise of universal access to learning. These devices, capable of housing libraries in the palm of the hand, allow the student in a remote village or an impoverished city block to learn the same lessons as those in the grandest universities. The great philosophers of today, such as Richard Feynman and Carl Sagan, taught that knowledge is not an elite treasure, but a right and a gift to all who seek it. In this digital age, the tablet is the new scroll, capable of carrying the wisdom of the ages to all corners of the earth.

Yet, as Burton’s fervor suggests, this opportunity is not to be taken lightly. It is not enough to merely possess the tools; the time for action is upon us. The revolution of learning requires not only the will to adopt new methods but the courage to push forward against the inertia of outdated systems. Just as the printing press, centuries ago, heralded the spread of knowledge and the Renaissance of learning, so too must the tablet serve as a catalyst for a new education renaissance. The barriers between teacher and student, between classroom and world, can now be dissolved.

Consider the example of the great educators who have shaped the world. Confucius, the sage of ancient China, believed that knowledge was not a gift to be hoarded, but a light to be shared. His teachings spread across the world, not because they were written in books—books that, in his time, were few—but because his disciples carried them within their hearts and spread them by word of mouth. In the same way, today’s educators, armed with tablets and the internet, can share wisdom with the world in an instant, transcending distance and social barriers. The potential to reach millions with a single lesson is now within our grasp.

The lesson of Burton’s call is clear: the time to act is upon us. The revolution of education lies not in the future, but in the present moment. As with the rise of the printing press, or the spread of the written word, this is a moment when we must seize the opportunity to ensure that all people—regardless of birth, location, or wealth—have access to the tools that will empower them to learn and grow. The tablet is a gift, but like all gifts, it requires a commitment to use it wisely.

And so, let us move forward, O Seekers, with the same dedication and urgency that Burton expresses. Let us ensure that these digital tools are not merely passed out as toys, but are seen for what they are: instruments capable of unlocking the potential of every child, every adult, and every seeker of knowledge. Let us rise together, and let us proclaim, with one voice, that the age of universal education is now, and it is a gift we must cherish and protect.