Once technology becomes ingrained into everyday life, it can be difficult to change because it becomes a part of the human landscape. This applies to societal, technological, and cognitive programming, and has been seen in past examples such as the integration of cars and roads into cities.
The trend is moving towards a pure digital universe where we are not constrained by the history of technologies we utilize and office automation looking at managing things in the digital world is increasing.
The speaker predicts that people in 50-100 years will view our use of technology today as an aberration, and discusses the potential consequences of technological advancements on human behavior.
To survive in the ever-changing business world, pivoting is necessary. Constantly pursuing the next possibility and adjusting is key to success, regardless of whether you're a small business or a well-funded startup.
The High Renaissance period brought about revolutionary changes in the art world, science, and religion, contributing to the birth of the modern world.
In the early days of Waymo, the team faced the philosophical problem of what driving is as an autonomous vehicle. The challenge was more about understanding the problem than engineering a product, leading to valuable lessons learned during the 16-month process.