Quote of the day by venture capitalist John Doerr on the Segway: 'It'll be bigger than the internet' — a wild miscalculation about the future of mobility
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Segway‑level hype is the cautionary tale for anyone reading AI or robotics forecasts today. Treat bold TAM claims as marketing until you see distribution, regulation, and behavior change line up — and structure your bets so you're paid even if adoption stalls at a niche.
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