Quote by Steve Wozniak

At our computer club, we talked about it being a revolution. Computers were going to belong to everyone, and give us power, and free us from the people who owned computers and all that stuff.

At our computer club, we talked about it being a revolution.

Summary

This quote reflects the optimistic and revolutionary perspective that emerged during the early stages of the computer age. In the context of a computer club, the speaker explores the idea that computers were not just exclusive tools for a privileged few but were destined to become accessible and empowering for everyone. The belief is that widespread computer ownership would bring about a sense of liberation and autonomy, breaking free from the control of those who held dominance over computers and technology.

By Steve Wozniak

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