A few years ago, Benedict Evans compiled an interesting list of “common fallacies in criticising new technologies.” These criticisms come up over and over again over the years as new technologies and products emerge:

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How many of these fallacies were leveled at new technology just before that technology became successful?

And how many entrepreneurs dropped worthwhile ideas after hearing this type of feedback?

Another observation from Evans on #8, “I don’t know anyone who needs that”:

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