Aeroplanes Quote by Ross Perot
“If we did not have such a thing as an airplane today, we would probably create an agency the size of NASA to build one.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1992 Republican National Convention, Ross Perot, 1992
If airplanes didn't exist, we'd likely fund a massive government agency to develop them, showing reliance on large institutions for innovation.
In simple terms: We would create a big agency to build planes.
Key Takeaway
Consider alternatives to huge bureaucracies.
Themes
innovation
government
technology
Mood
skeptical
thoughtful
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- budgeting
- technology development
- public debate
- private sector collaboration
Key Concepts
public policy
institutional capacity
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- How would a government agency affect innovation speed?
- What are the risks of centralizing technology development?
A Different Perspective
Large agencies can be inefficient and stifle private entrepreneurship.
