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Could Minecraft be the next great engineering school?
Mines ParisTech, a prestigious engineering school established in 1783 by Louis XVI, contrasts with Minecon, a Minecraft event at Disneyland Paris where over 4,500 young players gathered to discuss the game. The article explores Minecraft's potential as a tool for fostering engineering and industrial innovation.
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