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The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

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The Rise and Fall of the Segway

This chapter examines the initial excitement and eventual disappointment surrounding the Segway, a groundbreaking personal transportation device. It discusses the challenges of consumer adoption, fluctuating sales, and the retrospective irony of the inventor's tragic fate. Additionally, the narrative highlights the evolution of the company under new management and the rise of competitors like electric scooters.

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