Technology Quote by Ben Aaronovitch
““I didn’t tell him that it was all stored as binary information on rapidly spinning shiny discs, partly because I’d have to look up the details myself, but mostly because by the time he’d understood the technology it would have been replaced by something else.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Rivers of London, Ben Aaronovitch, 2011
He avoids explaining complex tech details because they become obsolete quickly and he lacks personal knowledge.
In simple terms: He skips tech explanations that are outdated and unknown.
Key Takeaway
Simplify explanations and admit uncertainty.
Themes
communication
technology
obsolescence
Mood
pragmatic
reflective
Type
advice
explanatory
When to use this quote
- teaching
- technical writing
- presentations
- customer support
Key Concepts
knowledge gaps
information decay
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it better to simplify versus explain fully?
- How do you handle unknown technical details?
A Different Perspective
Complex details may be essential for informed decisions.
