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“Obsolescence is a factor which says that the new thing I bring you is worth more than the unused value of the old thing.” quote by Charles Kettering
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“Obsolescence is a factor which says that the new thing I bring you is worth more than the unused value of the old thing.”

Charles Kettering

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

New products gain value by replacing older, less useful ones.

In simple terms: New replaces old, adding value.

Key Takeaway

Innovate to create superior alternatives.

Themes

innovation obsolescence value creation

Mood

analytical forward‑thinking

Type

strategic economic

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • market analysis
  • strategic planning
  • investment decisions

Key Concepts

technology economics product lifecycle

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you manage transition to new technology?
  • What value does the old product still hold?
A Different Perspective

Constant change can cause waste and resistance.

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