Quote by Bill Gates

Since when has the world of computer software design been about what people want? This is a simple question of evolution. The day is quickly coming when every knee will bow down to a silicon fist, and you will all beg your binary gods for mercy.


Since when has the world of computer software design been ab

Summary

This quote explores the idea that the world of computer software design is driven by technological advancements and progress rather than solely by people's desires and preferences. It suggests that there will come a time in the future when technology will be so advanced and powerful, symbolized by the "silicon fist," that people will have no choice but to rely on and submit to it. The quote emphasizes the belief that there may be a shift in power dynamics where humans become subordinate to the influence of technology, referring to it as the "binary gods" that people will depend on for mercy.

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By Bill Gates
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