The only thing that was in my mind when we made that first phone call was, 'Is it going to work?' We had all these parts hand soldered together, engineers standing by with the soldering iron - just in case.
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Our dream was that someday nobody would talk on a wired telephone. Everybody would talk on a wireless phone.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote envisions a future where communication is wireless and more accessible.
Martin Cooper expresses his dream of a future where traditional wired telephones become obsolete, and everyone uses wireless phones for communication. This reflects a significant shift in technology that emphasizes freedom of movement and ease of connection, symbolizing innovation in telecommunications.
Themes
WirelessTelephoneCommunicationInnovationTechnology
In practice
Example use cases
In a tech conference, discussing the evolution of communication methods.
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It pleases me no end to have had some small impact on people's lives because these phones do make people's lives better. They promote productivity, they make people more comfortable, they make them feel safe and all of those things.
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