The closing question asks for examples since about 1800 of enthusiasm for a new technology producing poor decisions or an unbalanced force. The same problem applies to companies that expect one new system or project to rescue the business. A successful outcome does not remove the risk of the original gamble. Analysis can inform the decision, but staking the entire organisation on one project leaves it exposed to losing everything.
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The closing test for a technology gamble
The closing question invites comparisons with governments and companies that risked their wider capabilities on one promised technology.