Big-data Quote by Anonymous
““A change in Quantity also entails a change in Quality””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Dynamics of Change, 1999
Increasing quantity inevitably alters the nature or quality of a phenomenon.
In simple terms: More leads to different quality.
Key Takeaway
Monitor how scale impacts outcomes.
Themes
change
quantity
quality
Mood
analytical
neutral
Type
theoretical
practical
When to use this quote
- business growth
- environmental policy
- education scaling
Key Concepts
systems theory
scale effects
Questions to Reflect On
- When does scaling improve quality?
- When can it degrade it?
A Different Perspective
Assumes linear relationship, which may not always apply.
