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Embracing the Long-Term Vision in Technological Innovation
It’s all too easy to fall into the trap of pessimism when encountering new technologies. Early devices often come with a host of flaws—some are expensive, heavy, or limited in features—making them less immediately appealing compared to existing, familiar alternatives. For example, cellular phones initially were bulky, costly, and offered modest functionality, yet they laid the groundwork for the compact, powerful smartphones we rely on today.