Bigger Quote by Douglas Rushkoff
“Technology has moved away from sharing and toward ownership. This suits software and hardware companies just fine: They create new, bloated programs that require more disk space and processing power. We buy bigger, faster computers, which then require more complex operating systems, and so on.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Future of Technology" by Douglas Rushkoff, 2019
Society shifts from collaborative tools to proprietary models, driving larger, more resource‑hungry products and complex systems.
In simple terms: Ownership fuels bigger, more complex tech.
Key Takeaway
Beware the cost of ownership.
Themes
technology
ownership
consumerism
environment
innovation
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
commentary
When to use this quote
- software development
- hardware purchasing
- IT infrastructure planning
- environmental policy
Key Concepts
economics
platform dynamics
resource consumption
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ownership affect innovation?
- Can sharing models reduce resource use?
A Different Perspective
Ownership can limit accessibility and increase waste.
