Edwin Land
Edwin H. Land (1909–1991) was an American scientist, inventor, and entrepreneur who founded the Polaroid Corporation and pioneered instant photography and polarization technologies. He developed the Land Camera and led innovations in photographic chemistry and applied optics that transformed consumer imaging.
Quotes by Edwin Land
Quotes: 2
The Spark of Creativity: Breaking Through Stagnation
To further explore Land’s assertion, we begin with the state he calls ‘stupidity’—better understood as stagnation or the stubborn adherence to ineffective routines. Psychological studies, like those cited by Daniel Kahneman in 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' (2011), reveal that humans often default to familiar patterns even when new solutions are needed. Thus, the prelude to any creative act is typically a period of grappling with the limits of conventional thinking. [...]
Created on: 5/3/2025
To Be Caught Up Into the World of Thought - Edwin Land
This quote defines education as the ability to engage deeply with thought. Being educated is not merely about acquiring knowledge or memorizing facts, but about becoming immersed in the world of ideas, reflection, and intellectual curiosity. [...]
Created on: 11/14/2024