# Nikola Tesla on why wonders quickly become common 2026-08-13T13:46:38+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet In his 1919 autobiography 'My Inventions', inventor Nikola Tesla wrote: 'We crave for new sensations but soon become indifferent to them. The wonders of yesterday are today common occurrences.' The Times of India notes the line captures how humans rapidly grow accustomed to even the most remarkable inventions, from electric lighting to pocket-sized computers. Tesla, who helped shape the electrical age, observed that novelty fades after repeated exposure, making once-astonishing technologies feel ordinary within a generation. The article highlights that this pattern holds true today: instant global communication, on-demand video and satellite navigation are now taken for granted, even though earlier generations would have found them impossible. Tesla's insight warns that constant novelty-seeking rarely produces lasting satisfaction. The cycle of excitement, familiarity and indifference repeats with each new invention, dulling appreciation for genuine progress. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: human nature, indifference, Nikola Tesla, novelty, progress, technology Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/nikola-tesla-on-why-wonders-quickly-become-common/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/nikola-tesla-on-why-wonders-quickly-become-common/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.