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“Practically everyone is going to have a general purpose computer in their pocket, it's so easy to underestimate that, that has got to be the really, really big one.” quote by Marc Andreessen
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“Practically everyone is going to have a general purpose computer in their pocket, it's so easy to underestimate that, that has got to be the really, really big one.”

Marc Andreessen

About This Quote

Source Interview: Tech conference, 2005

The speaker predicts that ubiquitous personal computers will become massively influential, surpassing expectations.

In simple terms: Personal computers will become hugely impactful.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and prepare for the rise of pervasive computing.

Themes

technology future trends innovation society

Mood

optimistic forward-looking

Type

technological predictive

When to use this quote

  • business strategy
  • education
  • personal productivity
  • policy planning

Key Concepts

digital revolution computing ubiquity market disruption

Questions to Reflect On

  • How will pervasive computing change daily life?
  • What challenges arise from constant connectivity?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on hardware may overlook software and human factors.

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