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Assuming Quote by Michael J. Saylor

“It's easy to fall into the trap of assuming that a new technology is very similar to its predecessors. A new technology is often perceived as the linear extension of the previous one, and this leads us to believe the new technology will fill the same roles - just a little faster or a little…” quote by Michael J. Saylor
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“It's easy to fall into the trap of assuming that a new technology is very similar to its predecessors. A new technology is often perceived as the linear extension of the previous one, and this leads us to believe the new technology will fill the same roles - just a little faster or a little smaller or a little lighter.”

Michael J. Saylor

About This Quote

Source Speech: 2021 conference, Michael J. Saylor, 2021

He warns against assuming new tech merely extends old ones, urging deeper analysis of unique capabilities.

In simple terms: New tech isn’t just faster old.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about new tech.

Themes

innovation technology assumptions

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

strategic technological

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • investment decisions
  • strategic planning

Key Concepts

disruption theory technology adoption

Questions to Reflect On

  • What unique value does this technology bring?
  • How can we avoid incremental thinking?
A Different Perspective

May underestimate transformative potential of truly novel tech.

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