Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson

(Preview) Mailbag: Building Toward Self-Driving Computers, Capitalism and Its Trade-Offs, The Reels-ification of 'X'

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Dec 9, 2024
Explore the fascinating intersection of generative AI and user interfaces as they redefine how we interact with technology. Discover insights into the impact of capitalism on global birth rates and the future of wearable tech. Dive into the evolution of self-driving computers, drawing parallels to the iPhone's revolution. The conversation also touches on American lithography and the intriguing 'Reels-ification' of social media platforms. A thought-provoking mix of tech, history, and societal implications awaits!
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INSIGHT

Demand-Driven Innovation

  • New computing paradigms emerge from use cases, not devices.
  • Demand for devices like wearables will follow innovative applications, not precede them.
ANECDOTE

Uber's Genesis

  • Uber's emergence depended on prior tech like mobile, app stores, location services, and cloud computing.
  • These building blocks enabled a service unimaginable before their existence.
ANECDOTE

Ballmer's iPhone Misjudgment

  • Steve Ballmer underestimated the iPhone, focusing on email as the primary use case.
  • He missed the broader potential of internet access on a mobile device.
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