Some innovations just don’t attract enough economic or…
““Some innovations just don’t attract enough economic or social demand: just as supersonic flight and manned space flight stagnated after the 1970s, today (in 2002) the potentialities of broadband (G3) technology are being taken up rather slowly because few people want to surf the Internet or watch movies from their mobile phones.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Broadband and mobile tech lag because people lack demand, similar to past innovations that stalled.
In simple terms: Tech adoption can be slow without demand.
Promote awareness to boost technology use.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Telecommunications
- Policy
- Market analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we stimulate interest in new tech?
- What incentives encourage early adoption?
Assumes demand is the only barrier.