Documents Quote by Dennis Gabor
“Transmission of documents via telephone wires is possible in principle, but the apparatus required is so expensive that it will never become a practical proposition.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1960s lecture on television technology, unknown venue
The concept works theoretically, but the cost of equipment makes it impractical for everyday use.
In simple terms: It could work, but it's too expensive.
Key Takeaway
Consider cost before pursuing technology.
Themes
technology
economics
innovation
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
technical
speculative
When to use this quote
- research labs
- budget planning
- product development
Key Concepts
diffusion
telecommunications
cost barriers
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the benefit worth the expense?
- Can costs be reduced over time?
A Different Perspective
Even cheap alternatives may face hidden expenses.
![“Utopian fiction is really boring. I had to read a lot of it, and it's not that much fun. But they're fascinating to me as historical documents. Cabet [Icaria's founder and author of the utopian novel, Travels in Icaria], is writing in the 1830s, and his idea of the perfect society reveals a lot…” quote by Christine Jennings](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac0/christine-jennings-20527_book_utopian-fiction-is-really-boring-i-had-t_68118.jpg)
