“Call me when it’s actually ready.”
I’ve seen variations of this comment on many posts and articles about cool stuff happening in the world.
While I have no opinion on when or whether another person ought to be impressed by something, it strikes me as a rather odd disposition. All the fun of knowing is knowing before it’s a common fact. How often do we say, “Imagine being there while the automobile was first coming to market!”, or, “Imagine seeing Babe Ruth while he was still creating his legend!”
Celebrating new advances and achievements before they are fully complete is being a part of their making. It’s a rare chance to experience the remarkable in its becoming.
Possibility is at least as exciting as a foregone conclusion. Indulge in it!