Familiar Quote by Esther Dyson
“Part of the problem is when we bring in a new technology we expect it to be perfect in a way that we don't expect the world that we're familiar with to be perfect.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Technology conference keynote, 2012
Highlights unrealistic expectations of new tech and the need to accept imperfections in familiar systems
In simple terms: New tech isn’t perfect; accept imperfections
Expect imperfection, adapt accordingly
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- product launches
- software updates
- system integration
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance innovation with realistic expectations?
- What processes improve tech reliability?
Perfection is unattainable, but standards matter