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The Internet Once Sounded Like Lunacy. Today's Founders Face the Same Test
Original: The Internet Once Sounded Like Lunacy. Today’s Founders Face the Same Test
Commentary argues that the internet was once dismissed as a crazy idea, and founders pitching emerging technologies today face a similar credibility test from skeptical investors and the public. The piece draws a parallel between past skepticism toward the web and current doubt surrounding new technologies, suggesting that today's seemingly far-fetched ventures may follow the same path from ridicule to mainstream adoption.
Why now: Ongoing debate over whether current emerging technologies, like AI, deserve the same skepticism once applied to the internet
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