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How Did Software Change Over the Last 40 Years

"We began with software being our tool, a tool to help us do our work. But over time, we have become software's tool. We exist to enable software to reach its goals, and its goals are to turn us into paying subscribers who keep making more stuff that enables the network to thrive." - Seth Godin.

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Why is software so bad? ·

Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin

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  1. How Does the Buying Cycle Affect Product InnovationSeth speculates that frequent buying cycle force companies to updates products such that consumers maintain brand-loyalty.
  2. Why Are Most Software Products Focused on SharingSoftware products don't cost nearly as much as many traditional products, and as a result companies need a lot of users to buy in, in order to make a profit.
  3. What Is the Biggest Problem With Software Design and Network EffectThe architecture of software is significantly more complex vs.

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