Amount Quote by Jay Chiat
“Second, we're spending a huge amount of money on technology so that everyone can check out laptops and portable phones. We're spending more money to write our existing information into databases or onto CD-ROM.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Technology Investment Presentation, 1990s
Large expenditures on tech aim to democratize access and preserve information digitally.
In simple terms: Spending money on tech to make devices and data widely available.
Key Takeaway
Invest in tools that broaden access and safeguard data.
Themes
technology
access
information preservation
investment
democratization
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
forward‑looking
Type
strategic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- educational institutions
- public libraries
- small businesses
- non‑profits
Key Concepts
digital transformation
data archiving
hardware accessibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance cost with broad accessibility?
- What strategies ensure long‑term data integrity?
A Different Perspective
High costs may limit adoption for under‑funded groups.
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