Combining Quote by Erik Brynjolfsson
“Because the process of innovation often relies heavily on the combining and recombining of previous innovations, the broader and deeper the pool of accessible ideas and individuals, the more opportunities there are for innovation.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Second Machine Age by Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee, 2014
Innovation thrives when many ideas and people are available to mix, creating new possibilities.
In simple terms: More ideas and people = more innovation.
Cultivate diverse networks and knowledge bases.
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When to use this quote
- research labs
- startup ecosystems
- corporate R&D
- cross‑disciplinary teams
- academic collaborations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you broaden your idea pool?
- What barriers prevent diverse collaboration?
Limited diversity can lead to echo chambers and stagnant ideas.