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What does it mean?
The speaker compares something to a dinosaur but says it is temporary.
In plain terms
He thinks the thing is outdated but will change soon.
What can you take from it?
Acknowledging obsolescence with hope for change.

Where it applies

  • discussing outdated tech
  • predicting trends

Putting it to work

  • label things as temporary relics

Questions to consider

  • What feels outdated now?
  • What changes quickly?

Another view

It assumes the current state is easily replaceable.

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