Power to the people was a romantic lie," he later said. "Computers did more than politics did to change society.
In "The Innovators," Walter Isaacson explores the evolution of technology and its profound impact on society. He reflects on how the idealistic notion of empowering the masses, often encapsulated in the phrase "Power to the people," is somewhat misguided. While such power is essential in a democratic sense, the actual changes in society were driven more effectively by technological advancements than by political movements.
Isaacson emphasizes that the innovations brought about by computers and digital technology have had a more substantial role in shaping contemporary life than traditional political actions. This perspective highlights the importance of technological progress in driving societal change, suggesting that the influence of inventors and hackers has been pivotal in creating the digital revolution we experience today.
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