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“Things like email, and Twitter, and Facebook, and text messaging - they all work reasonably well. But we use them because they're convenient, and cheap, and easy, not because they're the best way to communicate with somebody.” quote by Palmer Luckey
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“Things like email, and Twitter, and Facebook, and text messaging - they all work reasonably well. But we use them because they're convenient, and cheap, and easy, not because they're the best way to communicate with somebody.”

Palmer Luckey

About This Quote

Source Interview: Talk at TechCrunch Disrupt, 2015

Convenient tools dominate communication despite not being optimal for meaningful exchange.

In simple terms: We choose easy, cheap tools over better ones.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize quality over convenience.

Themes

communication technology convenience quality social media

Mood

reflective critical

Type

advice observational

When to use this quote

  • business meetings
  • personal relationships
  • online collaboration
  • customer support

Key Concepts

media theory information overload human interaction

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you sacrificing depth for ease?
  • How can you improve communication quality?
A Different Perspective

Convenience can mask deeper misunderstandings and reduce depth.

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