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“If you ask an economist what's driven economic growth, it's been major advances in things that mattered - the mechanization of farming, mass manufacturing, things like that. The problem is, our society is not organized around doing that.” quote by Larry Page
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“If you ask an economist what's driven economic growth, it's been major advances in things that mattered - the mechanization of farming, mass manufacturing, things like that. The problem is, our society is not organized around doing that.”

Larry Page

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Source Interview: BusinessWeek, 2015

Economic growth historically stems from major innovations like farming mechanization and mass manufacturing, yet society isn’t organized to pursue such breakthroughs.

In simple terms: Growth comes from big innovations, but society isn’t set up for them.

Key Takeaway

Re‑engineer institutions to foster transformative innovation.

Themes

economics innovation growth

Mood

analytical forward‑looking

Type

strategic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • government policy
  • education reform
  • R&D funding
  • startup ecosystems

Key Concepts

industrial revolution technology diffusion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What reforms could encourage large‑scale innovation?
  • How do we align incentives with societal progress?
A Different Perspective

Existing structures may resist disruptive change.

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