Connecting Quote by Steven Johnson
“We are often better served by connecting ideas than we are by protecting them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Where Good Ideas Come From, 2010
Connecting ideas fosters innovation, whereas protecting them can stifle progress.
In simple terms: Linking ideas drives innovation.
Share and combine ideas.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research
- team projects
- brainstorming
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance idea sharing and protection?
- When is it safe to keep ideas private?
Excessive sharing may dilute originality.