6 Innovations I Could Have Created in the ’90s

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In the realm of technological advancement, it’s often the most innovative ideas that shape our everyday experiences. Reflecting on the 1990s, I recognize that I had a plethora of concepts that could have revolutionized the way we communicate and consume media today. Unfortunately, as an unmotivated teenager, I missed the opportunity to bring these ideas to fruition, leaving the credit to luminaries such as Jane Smith, Alex Johnson, and Ethan Brown. Let’s explore six inventions that I could have introduced.

1. Video Calling

Back in the ’90s, video calling was a concept that existed in my imagination. My neighbor and I would chat through our bedroom windows while on the phone. If my friend needed guidance on her outfit for yearbook photos, she would describe every detail. I often thought, “Wouldn’t it be fantastic if our phones had video screens so we could see each other while chatting?”

2. Text Messaging

Here’s a snippet from an actual conversation I had with my best friend during junior year:

Me: I want to hear about your date, but my dad has an early morning, so no calls after 9 p.m. Just beep me when you get home.
BFF: Sure, but I can’t take calls that late either, so I’ll call the movie times and wait for your call on call waiting.
Me: Totally! How much easier would it be if we could just type messages on our beepers?

3. Email Communication

Remember the painstaking process of writing a five-page history paper in the library’s computer lab? Saving it on a floppy disk and printing it on a dot matrix printer often led to mishaps, like tearing the pages while removing the perforated edges. I envisioned a time-saving method: “Wouldn’t it be amazing if my report could automatically transfer from my computer to the teacher’s?”

4. Movie Database

Imagine how many arguments this could have settled! I often found myself in disputes with my sibling about movie sequels. Picture this:

Me: The Next Karate Kid is the fourth installment.
Siblings: No way! It’s the third.
Me: I’ll call the video store for proof! I wish there was a comprehensive database that listed every movie and actor ever.

5. On-Demand Video Streaming

Long before “Netflix and Chill,” we faced the frustration of renting movies from Blockbuster. When all copies of a favorite film were checked out, I would complain, “Why can’t we just press a button and watch whatever we want right now? I need to see some Ryan Phillippe!”

6. Personalized Music Services

During my senior year, our Fashion Marketing class organized a fundraiser fashion show. After much debate over song choices, we were limited to purchasing full albums. “Wouldn’t it be great if record stores allowed us to select individual songs for a mixtape?” I mused. “They could charge a dollar per track!”

Reflecting on these missed opportunities, it’s clear that if I had pursued my ideas, I could have been quite successful today. If you’re inspired by a great concept, consider taking it to the next level. For more insights, check out our other blog post here.

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