Quote by Steve Jobs

This revolution, the information revoultion, is a revolution of free energy as well, but of another kind: free intellectual energy. It's very crude today, yet our Macintosh computer takes less power than a 100-watt bulb to run it and it can save you hours a day. What will it be able to do ten or 20 years from now, or 50 years from now?

This revolution, the information revoultion, is a revolution

Summary

The quote highlights the significance of the information revolution and its potential to liberate intellectual energy. While currently in its early stages, exemplified by the low energy consumption of devices like the Macintosh computer, its transformative power is already evident as it saves people significant time daily. The quote invites contemplation on the future advancements and speculates the remarkable possibilities that technology might offer in ten, twenty, or even fifty years, underscoring the revolutionary potential of free intellectual energy in enhancing human productivity and efficiency.

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By Steve Jobs

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