Ideas Quote by Edwin Land
“Its not that we need new ideas, but we need to stop having old ideas.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Bell Labs Innovation Talk, 1965
Calls for abandoning outdated concepts to foster genuine innovation.
In simple terms: Need to discard old ideas.
Key Takeaway
Replace obsolete ideas with fresh ones.
Themes
innovation
progress
change
Mood
critical
forward‑looking
Type
philosophical
strategic
When to use this quote
- product design
- research brainstorming
- team workshops
Key Concepts
R&D
creative thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What old ideas can be repurposed?
- How to balance tradition with novelty?
A Different Perspective
Old ideas often contain useful foundations.
