Air conditioning Quote by Robert J. Gordon
““Between 1940 and 1970, output per person and output per hour continued to increase rapidly, in part as a result of three of the most important subsidiary spinoffs of IR #2—air conditioning, the interstate highway system, and commercial air transport—while the world of personal entertainment was forever altered by television.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Analysis, 2020
Technological advances like AC, highways, and aviation boosted productivity, while TV reshaped entertainment.
In simple terms: Tech spinoffs raised output; TV changed leisure.
Key Takeaway
Leverage tech for growth, adapt to media shifts.
Themes
productivity
technology
media
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
explanatory
historical
When to use this quote
- industrial policy
- media strategy
- urban planning
- transport logistics
Key Concepts
economics
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do spinoffs affect inequality?
- What future tech could reshape work?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all regions benefit equally.
