Skip to content

Computers Quote by Michael Lewis

“The role had been spawned by the widespread belief that traders didn’t know how to talk to computer geeks and that computer geeks did not respond rationally to big, hairy traders hollering at them.” quote by Michael Lewis
Download Open image
““The role had been spawned by the widespread belief that traders didn’t know how to talk to computer geeks and that computer geeks did not respond rationally to big, hairy traders hollering at them.””

Michael Lewis

About This Quote

Source Book: Flash Boys, 2014

Traders and tech experts miscommunicate, leading to mutual misunderstandings and inefficiencies.

In simple terms: Tech and traders often talk past each other.

Key Takeaway

Bridge communication gaps.

Themes

communication technology finance culture clash

Mood

analytical critical

Type

business insightful

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • team meetings
  • cross‑industry projects
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

economics behavioral finance interdisciplinary collaboration

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can each side learn the other's language?
  • What structures foster mutual respect?
A Different Perspective

Technical jargon can alienate non‑experts.

2.7 out of 5 (9 ratings)

More by Michael Lewis

Explore all 398 Michael Lewis quotes

More Computers quotes

Browse all 9,397 Computers quotes