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Excitement Quote by Ted Waitt

“So many people got caught up in the excitement and the promise of the Internet that they kind of lost sight of their senses.” quote by Ted Waitt
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“So many people got caught up in the excitement and the promise of the Internet that they kind of lost sight of their senses.”

Ted Waitt

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Early Internet Era, 1998

The hype around the Internet caused people to neglect practical judgment and common sense.

In simple terms: Internet hype dulled common sense.

Key Takeaway

Balance excitement with critical thinking.

Themes

technology hype sense distraction

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

advice reflective

When to use this quote

  • Business strategy
  • product development
  • media consumption
  • education

Key Concepts

Information overload digital optimism critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you stay grounded amid tech hype?
  • What safeguards protect common sense?
A Different Perspective

Excitement can blind to flaws.

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