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“I was a technology reporter. And I think everybody who covers tech at some point or another feels like a little kid with their face pressed against the glass looking in at the candy shop and going, 'Wow, it looks so cool and so much fun.'” quote by Daniel Lyons
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“I was a technology reporter. And I think everybody who covers tech at some point or another feels like a little kid with their face pressed against the glass looking in at the candy shop and going, 'Wow, it looks so cool and so much fun.'”

Daniel Lyons

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New York Times, 2015

The quote captures the awe and childlike wonder tech feel when first encountering the allure of technology, likening it to a candy shop seen through a glass window.

In simple terms: Tech feels exciting and fun at first glance.

Key Takeaway

Embrace curiosity, but stay critical.

Themes

wonder excitement technology media perception

Mood

enthusiastic reflective

Type

observational personal narrative

When to use this quote

  • first tech coverage
  • startup pitches
  • product demos
  • industry events

Key Concepts

novelty media influence consumerism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance excitement with critical assessment?
  • What biases arise from viewing tech as a candy shop?
A Different Perspective

Enthusiasm may blind objective analysis.

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