'There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ken Olsen predicted home computers were unnecessary, a view that became obsolete as technology evolved. It shows how limited early tech vision was.
- In plain terms
- Olsen wrongly predicted computers would never be needed at home.
- What can you take from it?
- Tech predictions often fail to foresee consumer adoption.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What tech do you doubt now?
- How do you assess new tools?
Another view
At the time, home computers were impractical for most people.
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