S. Hariraj illustrates how the Foldscope, as a paper microscope, opens the eyes of young users to unseen worlds, enhancing their understanding of reality.
Manu Prakash emphasizes that the Foldscope's low-cost and ease of construction serve to democratize science education, enabling curiosity irrespective of socioeconomic status.
Prakash's personal anecdote about struggling to draw a microscope as a child highlights the pervasive lack of access to scientific tools among students globally.
The Foldscope, costing around $2 to produce, directly impacts children in lower-income countries, nurturing a generation of scientifically curious minds.
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