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“Not only was [Edwin Land] one of the great inventors of our time but, more important, he saw the intersection of art and science and business and built an organization to reflect that.” quote by Steve Jobs
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“Not only was [Edwin Land] one of the great inventors of our time but, more important, he saw the intersection of art and science and business and built an organization to reflect that.”

Steve Jobs

About This Quote

Source Speech: Stanford Commencement Address, 2005

Jobs praised Edwin Land for merging art, science, and business, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration in innovation.

In simple terms: Land combined art, science, and business to innovate.

Key Takeaway

Foster cross‑disciplinary teamwork.

Themes

innovation interdisciplinarity leadership

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • R&D teams
  • creative agencies
  • startup culture

Key Concepts

design thinking systems thinking entrepreneurship

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you integrate art and science in your work?
  • What structures support interdisciplinary innovation?
A Different Perspective

Balancing diverse fields can dilute focus if not managed.

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