January 19, 2008
This show is unusually rich in Dr. Dave's consulting philosophy. He and guest Jane Linder agree that people do not buy a robot because it is a robot; they buy it because it cleans, and successful technology must work in the real world. Dr. Dave rejects both blind enthusiasm and blanket opposition, arguing for technology in the right measure alongside management and people. He also believes a worthwhile project takes on a life of its own: start it for the right reason, let it evolve and be willing to hand it to someone who can take it farther without worrying about credit. A caller adds the companion lesson that experience includes knowing when not to attempt a difficult job alone. The episode also captures Dr. Dave's chaotic habit of reading six books at once, major 2008 moments around the MacBook Air and the Blu-ray format victory, family humor about grocery delivery and a forceful privacy argument against turning an Internet provider into a constant network policeman.
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