Quote by Mitch Ratliffe

A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any invention in human history - with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila.

A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any inven

Summary

This quote humorously emphasizes how computers have brought an unprecedented speed to both the creation and recognition of mistakes. By comparing computers to handguns and tequila, which are often associated with misjudgment or accidents, it suggests that computers enable us to make errors at an alarmingly rapid pace. The quote amusingly acknowledges the potentially high error rate facilitated by technology while also highlighting the negative consequences that can arise from this heightened capability.

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By Mitch Ratliffe

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