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When automobiles first emerged, the world’s roads were designed for horses—muddy, unpaved, and lacking traffic signals or road rules. Early adopters, many of whom were wealthy enthusiasts, experimented with these vehicles in environments unsuitable for cars, leading to frustrations such as getting stuck in mud or running out of gasoline because the supporting infrastructure, like gas stations, did not exist yet.
Infrastructure Inversion in Action: Over time, roads were paved, and infrastructure was built specifically for automobiles, yet horses still coexisted comfortably. This setup ultimately allowed new transportation modes like bicycles and motorbikes to flourish, demonstrating how the old infrastructure can adapt to support the new.