Mark my words: A combination airplane and motorcar is coming. You may smile. But it will come.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Innovation is inevitable even if people doubt it initially.
- In plain terms
- New technology will arrive no matter what.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust that progress will happen.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you spot future trends?
- Should you wait for proof?
Another view
Predictions can be wrong or take much longer than expected.
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