Many innovations we rely on today weren't immediately embraced by society. People have often been hesitant to accept new ideas, even when they clearly benefit from them. Doubts surrounded inventions like penicillin and airplanes in the past, only to be proven wrong once their value was recognized and they revolutionized the world.
While it is satisfying that society eventually embraces groundbreaking ideas, it can be frustrating for the creators who struggle to understand the initial resistance. Some visionaries never lived to see their inventions appreciated. However, we can now acknowledge their contributions and honor their legacy.
Read on to learn about the figures throughout history who were right all along.