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“The amount of improvement that has occurred in computer technology in the past half century is truly staggering and unprecedented in other industries. ... If cars had improved at this rate in the same time period, a Rolls Royce would now cost 10 dollars and get a billion miles per gallon…” quote by Anonymous
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““The amount of improvement that has occurred in computer technology in the past half century is truly staggering and unprecedented in other industries. ... If cars had improved at this rate in the same time period, a Rolls Royce would now cost 10 dollars and get a billion miles per gallon. (Unfortunately, it would probably also have a 200-page manual telling how to open the door.)””

Anonymous

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Source Speech: Technology Conference, 2020

Rapid advances in computing outpace other fields, making past progress seem unimaginable today.

In simple terms: Tech improves far faster than other industries.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and leverage exponential tech growth.

Themes

technology progress innovation comparison exponential growth

Mood

optimistic analytical

Type

observational predictive

When to use this quote

  • startup planning
  • product development
  • investment decisions
  • policy making
  • educational curriculum

Key Concepts

Moore's law disruption scale efficiency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we prepare for disruptive tech changes?
  • What sectors might lag behind?
A Different Perspective

Assumes uniform progress across all tech sectors, which may not hold.

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