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10 of the Worst Tech Predictions of All Time Entrepreneur Network partner Patrick Bet-David shares a few instances when big names got the future wrong.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Throughout history, new gadgets and services have completely disrupted entire industries. Yet when these technologies were invented, many people doubted they would amount to much more than rumors or brief fads.

Even the brightest names in business and technology are no exception to such skepticism and short-sightedness. From the proliferation of the post office to the debut of the smartphone, pioneers and intellectuals in the tech field have often underestimated the potential of new ideas to transform society.

Check out the video above to hear Entrepreneur Network partner Patrick Bet-David share some of the most off-the-mark predictions of all time.

Watch more YouTube videos from Bet-David on his channel.

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