There's a whole generation of young people who are faced with the so-called 'jobless recovery.' Necessity is the mother of invention. They are out there, all around the world, creating new companies.
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Throughout the 20th century, we created wealth through vertically integrated corporations. Now, we create wealth through networks. We are at a turning point in human history, where the industrial age has finally run out of gas.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the shift from traditional industrial corporations to network-based wealth creation in the modern era.
Don Tapscott reflects on a significant transition in human history where wealth generation has evolved from the dominance of vertically integrated corporations, typical of the industrial age, to a more decentralized and interconnected approach driven by networks. This marks a turning point as society moves away from an outdated industrial model and embraces new forms of collaboration and innovation that define the current landscape.
Themes
WealthNetworksIndustrial AgeChangeInnovation
In practice
Example use cases
During a business conference, a speaker could use this quote to highlight the importance of adapting to new technological landscapes.
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