Business Quote by Edwin Land
“As I visualize it, the business of the future will be a scientific, social and economic unit. It will be vigorously creative in pure science where its contributions will compare with those of the universities...”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Future Technology, 1960s
The future business will merge science, society, and economy, driving creative scientific work rivaling universities.
In simple terms: Future business blends science, society, economy.
Key Takeaway
Integrate scientific research with business goals.
Themes
innovation
interdisciplinary
future
economics
Mood
optimistic
forward‑looking
Type
visionary
strategic
When to use this quote
- corporate R&D
- university partnerships
- public policy
- entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
science policy
creative collaboration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can companies sustain pure research without profit pressure?
- What structures support scientific creativity in business?
A Different Perspective
Balancing profit motives with pure scientific inquiry can be challenging.
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