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Once a new technology rolls over you, if youre not part of the steamroller, youre part of the road
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"Once a new technology rolls over you, if you're not part of the steamroller, you're part of the road"

- Stewart Brand

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This quote by Stewart Brand is a warning to those who are not staying on par with the latest innovation. It suggests that if you do not benefit from the brand-new innovation, you will certainly be left as well as become pointless. It indicates that those who are not component of the steamroller, or those who are not actively embracing the new modern technology, will be squashed by it. It is a suggestion that innovation is continuously progressing and also those who do not keep up will be left. It is a call to activity for those who intend to remain relevant and affordable in the ever-changing technological landscape. It is a reminder that those who are not part of the steamroller will certainly enter into the roadway, and also will be left behind in the dirt.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Stewart Brand somewhere between December 14, 1938 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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