Our experiences impact the way we perceive the world including how open you are to new ideas. Are you the first person in line to buy the brand new automated lawn mower or new mobile phone? There are reasons for that. This not only applies to your willingness to try out the newest AI feature, but it also applies to your ability to be open to new policies, new cuisines and so many other aspects of our lives.
This is also the reason why your incredible idea may not seem so incredible to others. The Diffusion of Innovation helps to explain why this is the case: