Block Quote by John Henry Holland
“When a new building block is discovered, the result is usually a range of innovations.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Adaptation in Natural and Artificial Systems, 1975
New fundamental components spark a cascade of subsequent innovations.
In simple terms: New building blocks lead to many inventions.
Leverage breakthroughs to drive further invention.
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When to use this quote
- research labs
- product development
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What recent breakthrough could reshape your field?
- How can you foster modular thinking?
Not all discoveries yield immediate applications.