Conservatism in Demos for Broader Appeal

The speaker highlights the importance of conservatism in demos for broader appeal, citing the example of utilizing familiar concepts like tabs in browsers for extensions to make the presentation more accessible. By starting with simple and recognizable features, the presenter can attract a larger audience, gradually introducing more cutting-edge ideas over time. Employing familiar interfaces can make the demo more compelling to a wider public, as demonstrated by the speaker's decision not to use SQL in a demo but rather focus on file interfaces, which more people are likely to understand and engage with.