Anyone Quote by John McCarthy
“The slogan was 'Don't trust anyone over thirty'. Sixty years later the slogan became, 'Don't trust anyone over ninety'.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, 1960s, John McCarthy
Early tech community warned against trusting older generations, later extending to very old age.
In simple terms: Caution about age bias in trust.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about age and trust.
Themes
trust
age bias
technology
culture
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- software development
- team building
- leadership
- policy making
Key Concepts
skepticism
generational change
Questions to Reflect On
- How does age affect trust in your field?
- What benefits arise from intergenerational collaboration?
A Different Perspective
Older individuals can still be valuable contributors.
