Believe Quote by John F. Kennedy
“We believe that if men have the talent to invent new machines that put men out of work, they have the talent to put those men back to work.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Policy Address, John F. Kennedy, 1962
Technological advancement can displace workers, but societies can retrain and reemploy them.
In simple terms: New machines can cause job loss, but also new jobs.
Invest in education and retraining.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- industrial automation
- skill development
- policy planning
- career transitions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can education keep pace with tech?
- What policies best support displaced workers?
Retraining may lag behind rapid automation.