RISMedia | Michael Minard
Do you know what’s been around for almost as long as technology itself? Fear of it. This isn’t a unique phenomenon. Fearing innovation is nearly as old as invention itself. Take, for example, the late 1890s, when the bicycle was growing in popularity. According to Discover magazine, many people feared its potential negative impact on society, some even associating it with a rise in insanity cases, particularly among women.
Change is intimidating, especially when we envision the worst possible outcomes. But to clarify, I’m not talking about technophobia or mere apprehension. I’m referring to the resistance real estate brokers know all too well: the perception that the potential negative outcomes outweigh the potential benefits.
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