Negative Connotations Quote by Anonymous
““The word “innovate”—to make new—used to have chiefly negative connotations: it signified excessive novelty, without purpose or end.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Innovation critique, 2018
Historically, “innovate” implied unnecessary novelty lacking purpose, warning against change for its own sake.
In simple terms: Innovation once meant pointless novelty.
Pursue purposeful innovation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- product design
- business strategy
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is novelty beneficial?
- How can you ensure innovation has purpose?
Not all novelty is harmful; some risks are necessary.