Always work hard on something uncomfortably exciting!
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We want to build technology that everybody loves using, and that affects everyone. We want to create beautiful, intuitive services and technologies that are so incredibly useful that people use them twice a day. Like they use a toothbrush. There aren't that many things people use twice a day.
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What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the goal of creating user-friendly technology that integrates seamlessly into daily life.
Larry Page expresses a vision for technology that is not only widely appreciated but also significantly impactful on people's lives. He highlights the aspiration to develop services that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, aiming for a level of usefulness that encourages frequent, habitual use, akin to everyday essentials like a toothbrush.
Themes
TechnologyInnovationUser-FriendlyDesignIntuitiveImpact
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Example use cases
In a tech conference discussing user experience, this quote can be used to highlight the importance of intuitive design.
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