Common Quote by Edwin Land
“We live in a world changing so rapidly that what we mean frequently by common sense is doing the thing that would have been right last year.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Technological Change, 1970
Rapid change makes yesterday’s common sense obsolete, requiring continual adaptation.
In simple terms: What was sensible yesterday may be wrong today.
Key Takeaway
Stay flexible and update assumptions regularly.
Themes
technology
change
adaptation
Mood
pragmatic
concerned
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- policy making
- education
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
Obsolescence
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test assumptions quickly?
- What habits keep you adaptable?
A Different Perspective
Constant change can cause uncertainty and decision fatigue.
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