Becomes Quote by Neil deGrasse Tyson
“When you innovate, you create new industries that then boost your economy. And when you create new industries and that becomes part of your culture, your jobs can't go overseas because no one else has figured out how to do it yet.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Innovation, 2015
Creating new industries fuels economic growth and secures jobs domestically because unique expertise cannot be outsourced.
In simple terms: New industries protect jobs.
Invest in unique skills and innovation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- startup ecosystems
- government policy
- education curricula
- regional development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we nurture talent for emerging sectors?
- What policies best protect domestic jobs?
Without skilled labor, new industries may fail to sustain.