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Creativity Quote by George Gilder

“Ignored...was the one unbridgeable gap between physics and any such science of human behavior: the surprises that arise from free will and human creativity...they constitute the most important economic events. For a miracle is simply an innovation, a sudden and bountiful addition of information to…” quote by George Gilder
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““Ignored...was the one unbridgeable gap between physics and any such science of human behavior: the surprises that arise from free will and human creativity...they constitute the most important economic events. For a miracle is simply an innovation, a sudden and bountiful addition of information to the system.””

George Gilder

About This Quote

Source Book: Wealth and Poverty by George Gilder, 1981

Human creativity and free will create unpredictable economic breakthroughs that act like miracles, adding new information to systems.

In simple terms: Creativity drives unexpected economic change.

Key Takeaway

Embrace innovation and unpredictable ideas.

Themes

economics creativity innovation free will miracles

Mood

hopeful inquisitive analytical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • entrepreneurship
  • policy making
  • research and development
  • strategic planning

Key Concepts

information theory complex systems human agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we foster environments that welcome unexpected ideas?
  • What safeguards protect against harmful unintended consequences?
A Different Perspective

Innovations can be constrained by existing structures and resistance to change.

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