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I have found that technology is frequently sold by owners, rather than creators, for the two following reasons: 1. "If we don't do it, the other guy will." 2.
by k310 7mo ago
I have found that technology is frequently sold by owners, rather than creators, for the two following reasons:
1. "If we don't do it, the other guy will."
2. "Because"
3. "Risks versus benefits? We'll look into that. Tomorrow. Just give me the cash."
Recall Thomas Edison's sales pitch for DC power. Electrocution. [0]
[0] https://www.historyandheadlines.com/january-4-1903-killer-elephant-topsy-executed-electric-war/ https://www.historyandheadlines.com/january-4-1903-killer-el...
https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20030105/bookbriefs05/a-shocking-tale-of--edisons-sleazy-side https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20030105/bookbriefs...