Good riddance Quote by Garry Kasparov
““Good riddance, you might imagine. But the worries about operator-less elevators were quite similar to the concerns we hear today about driverless cars. In fact, I learned something surprising when I was invited to speak to the Otis Elevator Company in Connecticut in 2006. The technology for automatic elevators had existed since 1900, but people were too uncomfortable to ride in one without an operator. It took the 1945 strike and a huge industry PR push to change people’s minds,””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Talk at Otis Elevator Company, Connecticut, 2006
People resist new tech until cultural shifts and trust‑building efforts make it acceptable, similar to today’s driverless car skepticism.
In simple terms: New tech needs trust and social acceptance.
Key Takeaway
Build confidence through education and visible safety.
Themes
technology adoption
trust
social change
innovation
risk perception
Mood
cautious
optimistic
reflective
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- public transportation planning
- autonomous vehicle rollout
- building safety protocols
- marketing campaigns
Key Concepts
diffusion of innovation
behavioral economics
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we accelerate trust in autonomous systems?
- What role does media play in shaping perception?
A Different Perspective
Even with safety, some users may still prefer human oversight.
