I don't care whether the technology is invented by our employees. I want to bring everybody's innovations into our ecosystem together.
Interpretation
Collaboration is essential for innovation, regardless of who creates it.
In this quote, Masayoshi Son emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in the realm of technology and innovation. He believes that it does not matter who originates an idea or technology as long as it can be integrated into a collective framework that benefits everyone, highlighting the value of collaboration and shared progress in a technological ecosystem.
In practice
This quote can be used in a company meeting to advocate for teamwork and sharing ideas.
In the early stages of Internet in Japan, many said that Japanese and Americans are different. There are 10 reasons why Japanese Internet is not taking off. I said none of them are right; it's just a time lag. And, of course, Japanese Internet took off.
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Most of the time, when I make a big move, people say I am out of my mind. But I don't think about how I can add to what I have today.
I believe this artificial intelligence is going to be our partner. If we misuse it, it will be a risk. If we use it right, it can be our partner.
As a student, I had a hobby of inventing new ideas for products. For me, thinking of new businesses is like inventing new products.
Whenever there is a big difficulty, I don't make excuses. Instead, I say I will solve it even if everybody leaves.
A low-carbon, clean energy economy can be an engine of growth for decades to come.
It wasn't very long ago when you wouldn't even think about there being health information on the smartphone. There's financial information. There's your conversations; there's business secrets. There's probably more information about you on here than exists in your home.
For thousands of years, until about 1850, you see humans accumulating more and more power by the invention of new technologies and by new systems of organization in the economy and in politics, but you don't see any real improvement in the well-being of the average person.
Imagine if we can just talk to our computers and have it understand, 'Please schedule a meeting with Bob for next week.' Or if each child could have a personalized tutor. Or if self-driving cars could save all of us hours of driving.
Video games are bad for you? That's what they said about rock 'n' roll.
By 2029, computers will have emotional intelligence and be convincing as people.
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