“Like all revolutionary new ideas, the subject has had to pass through three states, which may be summed up by these reactions:
- “It’s crazy — don’t waste my time.”
- “It’s possible, but it’s not worth doing.”
- “I always said it was a good idea.”
– Arthur C. Clarke 1968 address to the 4th International Symposium on Bioastronautics
An oldie but a goodie.