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Originally Posted by Andrew H.
It's not really about consumers going in reverse; it's about a technology being used and then dying out due to lack of interest. As opposed to being replaced by something with approximately the same functionality, but better. (I't not going in reverse to read paper books; they still dominate the market).
I'm sure there are a lot of examples of this, but it's hard to remember things that have failed. "Smell-O-Vision" comes to mind. IMO, 3D is another good example - it keeps failing, being resuscitated, and failing again. Maybe it won't fail this time - but it was introduced in the 50's, failed, and was then basically not heard of for the next 25 years.
Rotary engines? Are they still used?
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I was not using "reverse" as a derogatory statement.
I still read paper books, I just don't see myself giving up my e-reader and going back to paper only.
3D does seem like a good example. It is/was a technological advance that fell out of popularity, but it is back again and therefore is no longer on the list.
Did smell-o-vision ever really get off the ground?