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“The spread of computers and the Internet will put jobs in two categories. People who tell computers what to do, and people who are told by computers what to do.” quote by Marc Andreessen
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“The spread of computers and the Internet will put jobs in two categories. People who tell computers what to do, and people who are told by computers what to do.”

Marc Andreessen

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Source Essay: The Rise of the Networked Economy, 1995

Jobs split into those who command computers and those commanded by them.

In simple terms: Work divides into programmers and users.

Key Takeaway

Adapt to a computer‑driven job market.

Themes

technology labor future

Mood

analytical forward‑looking

Type

informative strategic

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • education
  • industry strategy

Key Concepts

automation skill displacement

Questions to Reflect On

  • Will new hybrid roles emerge?
  • How can workers stay relevant?
A Different Perspective

Not all roles fit neatly into two categories.

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