CAustin

Cynicism is not only easy - it's often hilariously wrong. Here are some quotes: "Louis Pasteur's theory of germs is ridiculous fiction." Pierre Pachet, Professor of Physiology at Toulouse, 1872 "This 'telephone' has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us." Western Union internal memo, 1876 "Radio has no future. Heavier than air flying machines are impossible. X-rays will prove to be a hoax." William Thomson, Lord Kelvin English scientist, 1899 "Airplanes are interesting toys but of no military value." Marechal Ferdinand Foch "The bomb will never go off. I speak as an expert in explosives." Admiral William Leahy, U.S. Atomic Bomb Project