Government Quote by Rutger Bregman
“Literally every single sliver of technology that makes the iPhone a smartphone instead of a stupidphone - internet, GPS, touchscreen, battery, hard drive, voice recognition - was developed by researchers on the government payroll.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Future We Want by Rutger Bregman, 2020
Most smartphone technologies stem from government‑funded research, highlighting public investment’s role in innovation.
In simple terms: Government research fuels smartphone tech.
Key Takeaway
Support public research funding.
Themes
technology
government
innovation
public policy
Mood
informative
analytical
Type
educational
policy‑focused
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- tech education
- innovation strategy
- public budgeting
Key Concepts
research funding
technology transfer
economic impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How does public funding shape everyday tech?
- What policies could enhance innovation?
A Different Perspective
Private sector also contributes significantly.
