Create Quote by Jared Cohen
“I'll say that technology will make revolutions start happening faster, but it'll make them harder to finish. Technology can't create leaders and cause institutions to appear.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at World Economic Forum, 2015
Technology accelerates change but complicates completion; it cannot generate leadership or institutions on its own.
In simple terms: Tech speeds change but makes finishing hard.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of tech in leading change.
Themes
technology
change
leadership
institutions
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
observational
critical
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- policy making
- organizational development
Key Concepts
diffusion
systemic inertia
human agency
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders compensate for tech’s limits?
- What structures support tech‑driven revolutions?
A Different Perspective
Technology alone cannot solve structural challenges.
