Quote by Marc Andreessen

Any new technology tends to go through a 25-year adoption cycle.

Any new technology tends to go through a 25-year adoption cy

Summary

This quote suggests that it typically takes around 25 years for a new technology to fully gain widespread acceptance and be adopted by the majority of people. During this period, the technology goes through various stages of development, improvement, and refinement before reaching its full potential and becoming widely adopted. This cycle may occur due to factors such as initial skepticism, technological limitations, cost considerations, regulatory hurdles, and the need for behavioral and cultural adjustments. Ultimately, this quote highlights the gradual process of integrating new technological advancements into society.

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