You're not going to tell me they built fifty-foot-high killer golems, are you?" "Only a man would think of that. It's our job," said Moist. "If you don't think of fifty-foot-high killer golems first, someone else will.
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We need imagination in programming, not sterility; creativity, not imitation; experimentation, not conformity; excellence, not mediocrity. Television is filled with creative, imaginative people. You must strive to set them free.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of creativity and imagination in programming and innovation rather than following traditional or safe paths.
Newton N. Minow highlights the crucial role that imagination, creativity, and experimentation play in programming and, by extension, technology and innovation. He argues against sterility and conformity, advocating for a culture where creative individuals are encouraged to express themselves freely, ultimately fostering excellence over mediocrity. This philosophy encourages programmers and innovators to take risks and explore new ideas rather than merely imitate existing ones.
Themes
ImaginationCreativityProgrammingInnovationExcellenceExperimentation
In practice
Example use cases
In a tech conference discussing the future of software development.
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