You can't be on the cusp of innovation and at the forefront of technology if you're wearing blinders. If you don't have an exploration program where you're exploring your world here on Earth, underwater, and in space, then you're wearing blinders and handicapping yourself.
8 years ago (2010), I first heard about bitcoin. I argued with a lot of people that bitcoin is a scam, a joke. How bitcoin is valued? $1, $10, million $$$? Nobody would use bitcoin because we have everything i.e. credits card, bank wire transfer, ACH, Western Union ... Now let's look at bitcoin! thousands of alternative coins also keep rolling out. If I wasn't stubborn, shortsighted, I would be a millionaire now.
What did I learn from bitcoin? Don't blindfold yourself and keep your eyes open. If you don't understanding and see future of something, keep your mouth shut. God gave you 2 eyes, 2 ears but only one mouth. His intention is clear, we should see & listen more than talking sh** stuff.
Yes, you're right. If I wasn't stubborn that time, I would be a millionaire too.