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When did you last change your mind about something important?

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Vox, to writers and thinkers, 9 Questions, 2017

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Steve Jobs Co-founder and chief executive of Apple; co-founder of NeXT; chief executive of Pixar
I used to think that technology could help education. I've probably spearheaded giving away more computer equipment to schools than anybody else on the planet. But I've had to come to the inevitable conclusion that the problem is not one that technology can hope to solve. What's wrong with education cannot be fixed with technology. No amount of technology will make a dent. It's a political problem.
Recorded Gary Wolf, Wired 4.02, February 1996 source ↗
I always thought I would be a terrible driver because I’m sort of a wafty person, but it turns out I am very good at staying in between the lines. I passed my test last year.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 March 2024 source ↗
I vowed never to marry, but we got married as soon as we could after lockdown. I used to think it was patriarchal but when same-sex marriage became legal, I thought: OK, great, this institution has finally changed.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 May 2026 source ↗

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