UPDATE: SEYMOUR PAPERT

Now that Professor Papert has returned to Maine for long-term rehabilitation, we will no longer be posting weekly updates.

Any significant updates on his condition will be reported here as we receive them.

January 10, 2007

Seymour continues to make steady progress. He is regaining strength, is becoming more physically active, and is regaining speech. On Friday, January 5, he was able to leave Massachusetts General Hospital for a rehabilitation center in Bangor, Maine, closer to his home. His doctors are expecting a long period of gradual improvement, which could take many months.

Tuesday, January 2

Seymour continues to show gradual improvement daily. He has been moved out of Intensive Care, but is still not receiving visitors. His family is grateful for all the well wishes received from throughout the world.

Wednesday, December 27

While still in Intensive Care, Seymour is making progress every day. He has opened his eyes and sees the people around him, but has not yet spoken. He is also able to move his arms, legs, and head. His doctors hope that he will be able to be moved out of Intensive Care soon, but for now, he is still not receiving visitors.

Monday, December 18, 2006

Seymour arrived safely in Boston from Hanoi. His transition to Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) was smooth. He is currently in Intensive Care, and not receiving visitors.

Well wishes may be sent via the Media Lab's e-card.

Thursday, December 14, 2006

Seymour's condition has stabilized, and he has been approved by his Hanoi medical team for transport back to the United States. Assuming that no complications develop, he is scheduled to be airlifted on Friday night, arriving in Boston on Saturday afternoon.

Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Last week, while in Hanoi, Vietnam to address an international conference on new approaches to learning mathematics and digital technology, Seymour Papert was struck by a motorbike while crossing a busy street near his hotel. He sustained a serious head injury that left him in a coma. Since the accident he has undergone two brain surgeries. Our hope is that within the next few days his condition will stabilize enough for him to be flown from Hanoi, eventually arriving at Masschusetts General Hospital, possibly via Paris.

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