Climate Quote by William H. Calvin
“Countries that innovate first get the new jobs, developing an economic edge over the C-free laggards that end up having to later import the technology.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Edge of Innovation, 1995
Early adopters of new technologies gain economic advantages and create jobs before others.
In simple terms: Innovation first yields job growth and edge.
Invest in emerging tech early.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- startup funding
- policy making
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can developing nations catch up?
- What policies support early tech adoption?
Lagging economies may lack resources to adopt.