Radio : Under the lens of Rogers' Diffusion of Innovation

When Radio was invented in 1895 by Guglielmo Marconi, it changed communication for humanity forever. During the time, the radio was first available to the public, there were several reasons why it caught on and spread. Firstly radio provided a new means of communication that was faster and more efficient than existing methods such as telegraph and telephone. Radio waves could travel long distances and reach places that were previously inaccessible. Also, this innovation provided a new source of entertainment. People could listen to music, news, sports, and other programs from the comfort of their own homes. Radio broadcasting also provided a sense of community as people could listen to the same programs and discuss them with others. Lastly, as time went on, radios became smaller, more affordable, and easier to use, making it possible for people from all walks of life to own one. 

In regard to the early adopters, there were lots of them, especially with the radio. The early adopters saw the radio as a new technology that was pretty unprecedented, and I truly believe that people were curious about this new device and wanted to try it out themselves. Furthermore, early radio sets were relatively simple to use. They had few buttons and knobs, and tuning in to a station was pretty straightforward. Also, owning a radio was seen as a status symbol. It demonstrated that a person was up-to-date with the latest technology and had the means to afford it. So overall, the early adopters of radio were attracted to its novelty, ease of use, availability, social status, entertainment value, and information content. These factors combined to make radio a popular and widely adopted technology in its early years. 

On the other side, the late adopters, which were far and few between, had their reasons as well. The cost was one; while radios became more affordable over time, they were initially expensive. This made it difficult for some people, particularly those in lower income brackets, to purchase a radio. Lastly, for the older generation, the radio was viewed as a change to traditional ways of communication, and I believe the folks in this group just didn't want to use it. And the late majority might have had some pressure to use it as the times were changing.