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weare138 on April 17, 2023 | parent | context | favorite | on: Ask HN: What software technology had impact like C...

What exactly are we comparing it to though? Other modern technologies considered 'disruptive' or all software in general? There really is no comparison between something like ChatGPT to software like C lang, UNIX or web servers for example in terms of impact.

AlecSchueler on April 17, 2023 [–]

I think there's the cultural aspect in terms of what permeates into everyday society.

Millions are running Unix in their pocket but few are aware of it.

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