Computers Quote by Google.com Craig Silverstein (Director of Technology
““My guess is (it will be) about 300 years until computers are as good as, say, your local reference library in search.””
About This Quote
Computers may take centuries to match the breadth of a local library’s search capability.
In simple terms: Search technology will evolve slowly over centuries.
Invest in improving search tools.
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When to use this quote
- academic research
- library science
- industry forecasting
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Questions to Reflect On
- What breakthroughs could accelerate this timeline?
- Are there alternative ways to access knowledge?