Internet Quote by Bryan Appleyard
“Nobody, 20 years ago, forecast the Internet.”
About This Quote
Source Magazine: The Guardian, "The Internet Was Not Forecast", 2015
No one predicted the Internet's rise a decade ago, highlighting the difficulty of forecasting disruptive tech.
In simple terms: Predicting tech change is hard.
Stay adaptable and question assumptions.
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When to use this quote
- business strategy
- policy planning
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions limit our foresight?
- How can we improve tech forecasting?
Predictions often miss unexpected breakthroughs.