If you don't have a real stake in the new, then just surviving on the old - even if it is about efficiency - I don't think is a long-term game.
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If every sector of business and society will be driven by software - how does that get enabled? By highly-paid computer scientists funded by risk capital in Silicon Valley? Or by lots of engineers who can build it themselves?
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What this quote means
The future of business and society relies on software development, which can be achieved by either well-funded experts or a broader base of skilled engineers.
In this quote, Satya Nadella emphasizes the growing importance of software in all areas of business and society, and he raises a thought-provoking question about how this software-driven future will be realized. He suggests two potential paths: one that relies on highly-paid experts who are supported by significant financial backing, and another that empowers a larger group of engineers to develop technology independently. This highlights a central debate in the tech world about accessibility, skills, and innovation in the age of software.
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SoftwareTechnologyEngineeringInnovationFuture
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This quote can inspire discussions at tech conferences about the role of software in society.
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