Calculated Quote by Craig D. Lounsbrough
““If a vision can be calculated, it was never a vision.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Innovation and Vision, Craig D. Lounsbrough, 2019
A vision that can be fully quantified loses its imaginative spark, emphasizing the importance of ambiguity in groundbreaking ideas.
In simple terms: Quantified visions lack true imagination.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty in visionary thinking.
Themes
innovation
vision
creativity
uncertainty
Mood
inspirational
cautionary
Type
strategic
creative
When to use this quote
- Product development
- strategic planning
- entrepreneurial ventures
Key Concepts
Strategic foresight
design thinking
risk tolerance
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance calculation with imagination?
- When is detail essential?
A Different Perspective
Over‑analysis can stifle originality.
