Why might it have taken hundreds of years for an invention to be adopted in the west?

The adoption of inventions in the West often took hundreds of years due to a combination of factors including cultural resistance, the prevailing social and economic structures, and the availability of resources. Innovations may have clashed with established practices or faced skepticism from those in power. Additionally, the slow spread of information and technology, coupled with varying levels of infrastructure development, could further delay acceptance. Lastly, competing inventions or priorities could also hinder the timely adoption of new ideas.