The decade software ate the world` is a narrative that attempts to capture the essence of the past decade's technological and economic shift, where software companies are increasingly taking over large swaths of the economy. The decade saw the rise of big tech giants like Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, and Twitter, which collectively became leaders in industry. These companies evolved under new leadership, facing up to the responsibilities of their dominance. Software ate the world by making mobile devices essential for daily life, with over 3.2 billion smartphone users worldwide. Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter struggled to manage the responsibility of hosting a global digital discourse, while also being vulnerable to misuse. The cloud and SaaS businesses revolutionized how business operates, with startups able to reach global scale at unprecedented speed. Streaming disrupted popular culture, transforming the way we consume music and television. As we look ahead to the next decade, it's clear that technology will continue to shape our interactions and relationships, with a focus on long-term, subscription-based relationships between businesses and their customers.