Communication Quote by Robert J. Gordon
““Progress after 1970 continued but focused more narrowly on entertainment, communication, and information technology, in which areas progress did not arrive with a great and sudden burst as had the by-products of the Great Inventions.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Rise and Fall of American Growth, Robert J. Gordon, 2016
Post‑1970 advances shifted to entertainment, communication, and IT, progressing gradually rather than explosively like earlier major inventions.
In simple terms: Recent progress is steady and focused on media and tech.
Recognize incremental change in modern sectors.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- policy planning
- investment decisions
- educational curricula
- public expectations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does gradual tech change affect long‑term planning?
- What risks arise from assuming steady progress?
May overlook disruptive breakthroughs in these fields.