We are increasingly likely to find ourselves in places with background music. No composers have thought to write for these modern spaces, which represent 30% of our musical experience.
Brian EnoRead
I'm always interested in what you can do with technology that people haven't thought of doing yet.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of innovation and exploring new possibilities in technology.
Brian Eno's quote reveals his curiosity and interest in the uncharted territories of technology. He suggests that the true value in technological advancements lies not just in what has already been done, but in our ability to imagine and create new applications that others have not yet considered. This perspective encourages a mindset of innovation and creativity, pushing boundaries to discover novel ways to utilize technology.
Themes
InnovationTechnologyCreativityExplorationPossibilities
In practice
Example use cases
In a technology conference, one might quote this to inspire attendees to think outside the box.
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