The Illusion of Progress: Avoiding the Faster Horses Trap in 2025
In this episode of Old School New Tech, host Ran Aroussi delves into the difference between real progress and the illusion of progress, using historical examples like the retail industry's initial forays onto the internet and mobile phone companies' reactions to the iPhone. He discusses how today's 'make me an AI' mentality mirrors past missteps and emphasizes the need for true transformation rather than superficial changes. Aroussi challenges companies to ask the hard, transformative questions necessary for genuine progress. Sponsored by Automaze, this episode urges listeners to reconsider how they integrate new technologies into their business strategies.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:52 A Look Back at 1997: The Illusion of Progress
02:14 Nokia and the iPhone Revolution
03:20 The Real Revolution: Beyond Incremental Improvements
04:36 AI in 2025: The New 'Make Me an Internet'
05:33 Asking the Hard Questions for True Transformation
06:49 Conclusion and Call to Action

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