
498. In the 1890s, the Best-Selling Car Was … Electric
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Echoes of False Starts: Athletic Endeavors and Technological Innovations
This chapter examines the concept of 'false starts' in athletics and technology, using the journey of a triathlete to highlight the parallels between personal setbacks and technological innovations. It emphasizes the importance of resilience and the cyclical nature of progress, drawing on historical examples like electric cars to illustrate the theme.
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