The Wikipedia page “Inventors killed by their own inventions” contains valuable lessons, mainly about not rushing into the future before it’s ready, and avoiding betting on the wrong future. One example of someone ahead of his time is Ford Dabney, an African American composer born in 1883. Despite his talent and creativity, Dabney often found himself in situations where stability crumbled just as he was getting a foothold, from Haiti to vaudeville and songwriting. His music, though forgotten, incorporated elements of jazz before its rise, as showcased in the upcoming release of a double album by Archeophone Records. His legacy, like his hit song “Shine,” is controversial but deserving of recognition.
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