Innovations: What Makes a Good Invention?

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A good invention is typically characterized by its usefulness to a broad audience, rather than just a niche group. While many successful inventions are patented, not all are, and some impactful innovations can exist without financial gain, such as the World Wide Web. The potential for profitability is often seen as a marker of a good invention, but it is not the sole criterion. The discussion emphasizes the need for a clear definition of what constitutes a "good" invention, which may vary based on individual perspectives. Ultimately, the criteria for a good invention encompass utility, accessibility, and potential for widespread impact.
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What requirements does an innovation need to have in order to be recognized as a good invention?
 
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If you (or somebody) makes millions of dollars from it, then I would say it is a good invention.
 
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What requirements does an innovation need to have in order to be recognized as a good invention?

"Good" requires a more in-depth explanation by you. If this is some school essay that you have to write, either your instructor has a set of definitions for you to stick to, or you are free to make your own set of criteria.

My take on it is that the invention has to be "useful", and useful to a lot of people, not just a few. Most (but not all) good inventions are patented. Most, but not all, of people who invented something useful make some money out of it. An example of the exception to those two is the invention of the World Wide Web.

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