Diffusion of Innovations

 Diffusion of Innovations 

    One innovation I was unfortunately subject to being an early adopter is vaping. I grew up when cigarettes became a thing that only hardcore traditional smokers do. I saw my own father smoke excessive amounts of cigarettes and was in denial about the vaping mechanics and rejected it for a few years. Once more studies came out and people found that vaping was almost 90% less harmful than traditional nicotine delivery. The news didnt like the idea of cherry flavored cigarettes and attempted to scare off people that are interested with providing cases of vapes "exploding" and the dangers of vaping with no scientific evidence against the method. Many opposed a new form of smoking and werent able to see the actual success of the invention. The false stories blinded many people into believing propaganda and not much support was given to the effectiveness. Fear mongering was one of the only strategies the media had to use to battle. My age group during the booming of vaping was already of age to consume nicotine but the grades below us weren't legally able to buy vapes or use one. My friends that I knew smoked traditional cigarettes all switched when disposables and devices became a common product to sell in stores. Vape stores also begun opening once the demand rose for e-cigarettes. In today climate theres another surge in propaganda against vaping and mostly referencing the chance of inhaling metals and in the last few months stores are prohibiting the selling and purchasing of flavored vape juice and only allowing tobacco flavors to be used. Since that has been in effect vaping has seen less popularity and its not because of individuals being scared of it but the FDA has taken control of the industry and the strict rules and regulations turn off potential consumers. It was interesting to see all that played out during the controversy and especially the case with juul that ended up making all smoking products illegal to those under 21.