This document provides numerous examples of past predictions that turned out to be false as technology advanced in unexpected ways. Some key quotes that were proven wrong include Charles Duell claiming in 1899 that all inventions had already been invented, Thomas Watson predicting in 1943 that the world market for computers would be five computers, and Bill Gates stating in 1981 that 640K of memory would be enough for anyone. The document serves as a cautionary tale about making definitive predictions, especially regarding emerging technologies.