Quote by Reed Hastings

Stone Age. Bronze Age. Iron Age. We define entire epics of humanity by the technology they use.


Stone Age. Bronze Age. Iron Age. We define entire epics of h

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This quote highlights the idea that different eras in human history are often characterized and named based on the technological advancements of that time. From the Stone Age, where human societies primarily used stone tools, to the Bronze Age, which saw the widespread use of bronze for tools and weapons, and eventually to the Iron Age, where iron became the dominant material, each epoch is defined by the significant technology of that era. It emphasizes the pivotal role that technology plays in shaping human civilization and progress throughout history.

By Reed Hastings
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