The CEO of Microsoft doesn't think pens will exist in 10 years

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

Technology has already replaced a ton of our everyday objects: Our phones can now tell us the time, calculate tips for us when we're out to dinner, and fulfill almost any other immediate need we may have.

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So what will technology render obsolete next? Fountain pens, according to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

During a rapid fire Q&A with ABC, Nadella was asked which technology we use today will be gone a decade from now. Fountain pens was his answer.

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He was probably joking, but the fact that it was his initial reaction when asked what may become obsolete is still interesting.

It's not such a crazy idea: With dozens of note-taking apps like Evernote and excellent voice recording apps, there's less of a need to actually write things down.

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During the interview, Nadella also talked a bit about his personal life, revealing how much sleep he usually gets and his favorite dish to cook.

Check out the full video below.


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