"人々は常に変化を恐れます。電気が発明されたときも、人々はそれを恐れたでしょう？人々は石炭を恐れ、ガスエンジンを恐れました...無知が常に存在し、無知は恐怖につながります。しかし時間が経つにつれて、人々は自分たちの愚かさを受け入れるようになるでしょう。"
— Bill Gates
Simplified Meaning:
When something new comes along, people often feel scared because it's unfamiliar. This has happened throughout history. For example, when electricity was first introduced, many people were afraid of it, thinking it was dangerous. The same thing happened with coal and gas engines; people didn't trust them at first. Ignorance, or not knowing much about something, often leads to this fear. However, as time goes by and people learn more about these new things, they usually start to see that their fears were exaggerated. So, if you’re feeling scared of something new—like a new job, technology, or moving to a new place—remember that it's natural to feel this way. Over time, as you get more familiar with the situation, you'll likely find that it's not as frightening as you first thought.
