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Unforeseen Predictions from History: Insights and Ironies

Throughout history, many predictions about technology and culture have proven to be remarkably inaccurate. From Marshal Foch's dismissal of the military utility of airplanes in 1875 to the skepticism regarding the Japanese auto industry expressed by Business Week in 1958, these insights provide a fascinating lens on how perceptions often lag behind reality. Additionally, the 1927 remark by Harry M. Warner about silent films illustrates the unpredictability of entertainment trends. Explore these historical forecasts and their eventual outcomes in this engaging overview.

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Unforeseen Predictions from History: Insights and Ironies

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  1. Predictions from History

  2. Predictions from History • Airplanes are interesting toys, but they have no military value. • Marshal Ferdinand Foch, 1875 • Who the hell wants to hear actors talk. • Harry M. Warner, 1927

  3. Predictions from History • The Japanese auto industry isn’t likely to carve out a big slice of the U.S. market • Business Week, 1958 • There is nothing left to invent. • Director of U.S. Patent Office, 1875

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