However, not every invention that captures the public’s imagination leaves a lasting impact. Some creations, despite their initial promise and hype, fail to revolutionise the world as expected.

Biotech inventions that are combinations of dissimilar ... behoove applicants to note when other scientists have tried and failed, skepticism by other scientists of the ideas and methods employed ...

In fact, Bezos says some of Amazon's largest businesses, including Amazon Web Services, Marketplace, and Prime, are a result of making bold bets. AWS, for example, is expected to hit $10 billion ...