Been Quote by Tom Scholz
“I detest computers. If you had a device like that 30 years ago that froze up constantly, misbehaved constantly, lost your information and screwed up when you needed it the most, it would have been laughable.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: ZK80, 1990s, Tom Scholz discussing early computers
Frustration with unreliable early computers leads to disdain for technology that fails when needed
In simple terms: Early computers were unreliable and caused annoyance
Recognize modern tech's reliability improvements
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legacy systems
- data loss
- system crashes
- technology adoption
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance nostalgia for early tech with modern expectations?
- What improvements matter most to you in current devices?
Even reliable tech can frustrate users when expectations are high