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Part of the problem is when we bring in a new technology we expect it to be perfect in a way that we don't expect the world that we're familiar with to be perfect.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We often hold new technology to a standard of perfection that we don't apply to the current world.
In this quote, Esther Dyson reflects on the unrealistic expectations we often have for new technologies. She points out that while we judge new innovations harshly, we tend to overlook the imperfections of the existing systems and realities around us, highlighting a cognitive bias that can hinder the acceptance and integration of new solutions into our lives.
Themes
TechnologyPerfectionExpectationsInnovationCognitive Bias
In practice
Example use cases
During a tech conference, to explain the challenges of implementing new systems.
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