Competition Quote by Karl Taylor Compton
“Science really creates wealth and opportunity which did not exist before. Whereas the old order was based on competition, the new order of science makes possible, for the first time, a cooperative creative effort in which every one is the gainer and no one the loser.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Scientific Outlook, 1945
Science drives unprecedented wealth and shared opportunity, shifting from competitive to cooperative creation where all benefit.
In simple terms: Science creates shared wealth and opportunity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace collaborative innovation.
Themes
science
cooperation
economics
progress
Mood
optimistic
analytical
Type
inspirational
policy
When to use this quote
- research funding
- policy making
- entrepreneurship
- education reform
Key Concepts
innovation ecosystems
collective intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure equitable benefits from scientific advances?
- What structures support true cooperative creation?
A Different Perspective
Cooperation may still favor dominant players.
