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Y Combinator Cast

11/06/24

@ Y Combinator

There's no downside to understanding how technology works; the only gatekeeper to learning is your own ambivalence or cynicism.

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The AI Future Has Arrived: Here's What You Should Do About It

@ Y Combinator

The AI Future Has Arrived: Here's What You Should Do About It

11/06/24

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Lauren McCarthy

09/04/17

@ Y Combinator

I believe it's essential to find the positive aspects of technological change and focus on what we can keep that excites us, rather than just fearing the negative.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/06/24

@ Y Combinator

There is a learning curve with new technologies, but overcoming it is essential to fully utilize their potential.

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Danae Ringelmann

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Think about how technology is just your tool for making change; it's not the end goal in itself.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/06/24

@ Y Combinator

If you're technical or aspiring to be technical, watch videos to learn how technologies work from scratch; it will benefit you for the rest of your life.

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Satya Nadella

05/22/25

@ Rowan Cheung

The reality is that case studies don't help; you have to engage with technology yourself to understand its power.

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Andrew Ng

05/29/25

@ LangChain

Understanding how technology works is a rare but crucial skill for startup success, as it allows for faster and more effective decision-making.

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Ryan Hoover

10/05/17

@ Y Combinator

I believe technology ultimately makes the world better, despite the downsides that can arise from startups and tech.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/06/24

@ Y Combinator

Understanding how technology works will increase your value as a technical person, especially as tools become more complex.

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Michael Seibel

12/22/23

@ Y Combinator

If all you do is read the news every day, you get bombarded with negativity, particularly around technology, which can skew your perspective on progress.