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
Recognizing creativity as the end of mental blockage has practical implications for fostering innovation. Rather than yearning for inspiration, individuals and organizations can focus on diagnosing and challenging the ‘stupidities’—the unquestioned assumptions or routines—that impede new ideas. As Land implies, every burst of creativity is achievable for those prepared to disrupt their mental habits, offering hope that originality lies just beyond our current ways of thinking. [...]
Created on: 5/3/2025
To Be Caught Up Into the World of Thought - Edwin Land
Land's quote echoes philosophical ideas about education from thinkers like Plato and Aristotle, who believed that education is about the cultivation of the mind and soul, not just the acquisition of practical skills. [...]
Created on: 11/14/2024