Cellphone Quote by Bill Gates
“When I say "miracle" I mean a kind of thing like a computer on a chip, or the internet, or the cellphone, that are really quite miraculous. Most people would not have predicted them, and their effect has been very, very dramatic.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview with Computer Magazine, 1995
Technological breakthroughs often seem impossible until they happen, reshaping society dramatically.
In simple terms: Tech advances feel like miracles.
Embrace and anticipate disruptive tech.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- education
- policy making
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we prepare for unforeseen tech?
- What ethical safeguards are needed?
Predicting specific breakthroughs is unreliable; not all tech is beneficial.