..........quotes concerning progressive innovations.

I thought these quotes were interesting concerning how far we have come in technology. Vision is the key to making innovation possible.

"Computers in the future may weigh no more than 1.5 tons."
-Popular Mechanics Magazine
1949

"I think there is a world market for maybe five computers"
-Thomas Watson, Chairman of IBM
1943

"There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home."
-Ken Olsen, President, Chairman and founder of Digital Equipment Corp
1977

"This 'telephone' has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The devise is inherently of no value to us."
-Western Union internal memo (I think D. Rumsfeld may have leaked this to the NY Times)
1876

"Who the hell wants to hear actors talk?"
-H.M. Warner, Warner Bros. Studios
1927

"The wireless music box has no imaginable commercial value. Who would pay for a message to be sent to nobody in particular?"
-David Sarnoff's associates in response to his urgings for investment in the radio during the 1920's.

"There is no try. There is only do and don't do!"
-Yoda, Jedi Master