Absurd Quote by Alvin Toffler
“Idea-assassins rush forward to kill any new suggestion on the grounds of its impracticality, while defending whatever now exists as practical, no matter how absurd.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Future Shock, 1970
New ideas are often dismissed as impractical while existing absurdities are defended as practical.
In simple terms: People reject novelty, protect the status quo.
Key Takeaway
Encourage open evaluation of ideas regardless of tradition.
Themes
innovation
conformity
pragmatism
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- policy making
- creative brainstorming
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
sociology
change management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance practicality with openness to new ideas?
- When should tradition be challenged?
A Different Perspective
Not all existing practices are truly practical; some persist out of inertia.
