Quote by Bruce Sterling

I used to think that cyberspace was fifty years away. What I thought was fifty years away, was only ten years away. And what I thought was ten years away... it was already here. I just wasn't aware of it yet.

I used to think that cyberspace was fifty years away. What I

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This quote highlights the fast-paced evolution of technology and the surprise one might feel when realizing how quickly advancements take place. The speaker initially believed that the concept of cyberspace was far off, but then realizes it was only a decade away. Furthermore, they are startled to find that even their perception of something being a decade away was incorrect, as it was already present in their surroundings. The quote emphasizes the importance of staying informed and being aware of the rapid changes happening in the world.

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