Share what you do profusely, because it will be remixed by others into something new, rich and strange.
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An invention has to make sense in the world it finishes in, not in the world it started.
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What this quote means
Inventions must be practical and relevant in their final context rather than just in their original idea phase.
Tim O'Reilly's quote emphasizes the importance of context in the development and application of inventions. An invention that does not address the needs and circumstances of the environment it is used in may fail to achieve its intended purpose, highlighting that innovation should be adaptable and responsive to the realities of its ultimate application.
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InventionContextInnovationTechnologyPracticality
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This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of user-centric design in technology.
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