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“Kat gushes about Google's projects, all revealed to her now. They are making a 3-D web browser. They are making a car that drives itself. They are making a sushi search engine -- here she pokes a chopstick down at our dinner -- to help people find fish that is sustainable and mercury-free. They…” quote by Robin Sloan
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““Kat gushes about Google's projects, all revealed to her now. They are making a 3-D web browser. They are making a car that drives itself. They are making a sushi search engine -- here she pokes a chopstick down at our dinner -- to help people find fish that is sustainable and mercury-free. They are building a time machine. They are developing a form of renewable energy that runs on hubris.””

Robin Sloan

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New York Times, “The Future of Tech”, 2022

The quote humorously lists ambitious tech projects, highlighting both innovation and the hubris that can drive them.

In simple terms: Tech projects are bold but can be driven by ego.

Key Takeaway

Balance ambition with humility.

Themes

innovation hubris technology future humor

Mood

witty critical optimistic

Type

satirical observational.

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • environmental research
  • media commentary
  • public speaking
  • tech journalism

Key Concepts

disruptive tech ethical design sustainability AI autonomous vehicles

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does hubris affect tech development?
  • What responsibilities do innovators have?
A Different Perspective

The satire may overlook practical constraints and ethical concerns.

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