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In a world of dumb terminals and telephones, networks had to be smart. But in a world of smart terminals, networks have to be dumb.

George Gilder

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George Gilder
Age: 84
Born: 1939
Born: November 29
Economist
Philosopher
Writer
New York City
New York
Networks
Telephones
Dumb
Smart
World
Terminals

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