Masayoshi Son Quotes
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Those who rule data will rule the entire world.
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I believe this artificial intelligence is going to be our partner. If we misuse it, it will be a risk. If we use it right, it can be our partner.
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India has the best opportunity ahead of us.
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My philosophy is that the digital revolution will make mankind happier and more productive, and that won't change over the next 300 years. If you don't stick to that original philosophy, even perfect control of a bunch of companies isn't going to do you any good.
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Robots have already surpassed human beings in calculation and memory, but I have no doubt that the time will come when they will surpass in wisdom as well.
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My style is to have a big vision, a big commitment.
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Wisdom and knowledge are the most valuable things in the body.
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If Japanese cannot have new babies quick enough, then the government should start importing workers faster.
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Every street light will be interconnected to the Internet because we can save when car is not passing. Automobile will all be connected, so driverless car much safer.
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I always have a big idea. It pops up every two to three years.
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I'm still committed to the success of the U.K. and the belief of the strong intelligence and passion and determination of the British people. I'm a strong believer of their long-term historical success.
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When those super intelligence goes into robots, those robots with the super intelligence will change our lives.
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I am the largest shareholder in SoftBank; I share the same interest as the other shareholders.
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There will come a time when the human race and super intelligence will coexist to create a richer and happier life.
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When you negotiate a deal, you clearly know a lot about the other person.
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To many of you, Sprint may seem like a burden for SoftBank. But in my view, Sprint is going to be one of SoftBank's primary cash cows.
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SoftBank has had a lot of businesses, but they've always ranked, say, third in Japan or fourth in the U.S.
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I know I should not be a hindrance to SoftBank's future growth and that I need to pass on the baton to the younger generation.
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The pension system ties you to companies much longer in Japan.
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If they had listened to me and had equal partnerships in China, the U.K., Germany and Brazil, maybe Yahoo in those countries could have become positioned like Yahoo Japan.
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When I was a kid, our family was not that rich.
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I was richer than Bill Gates for 3 days.
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All human beings are the same. In the United States, people come from all over the world, all races, all backgrounds. And they're all doing what they want, many scoring huge successes. When I saw that, I became more open. It freed my soul.
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It would take enormous expertise for Amazon to win in every category. Do you think McDonald's could be number one in hamburgers, seafood, and Chinese food?