Share what you do profusely, because it will be remixed by others into something new, rich and strange.
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I find that creative streak I think often leads in programmers to be good predictors of where culture as a whole is going to go. And that is where I think I've tried over the years to in some ways use my customers as a filter or a predictor of where technology as a whole is going to go. Or where the world as a whole is going to go.
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This quote suggests that creative programmers have insights into future cultural trends and technological advancements.
Tim O'Reilly emphasizes the role of creativity in programming and how it positions programmers as visionaries who can anticipate shifts in culture and technology. By observing customer behaviors and preferences, they can act as predictors of broader societal changes, guiding innovation towards future needs.
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CreativityProgrammingCultureTechnologyInnovation
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In a tech conference to inspire programmers about their role in shaping culture.
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