Spaceship earth is still operated by railway conductors, just as NASA is managed by men with Newtonian goals.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Global systems are managed by outdated methods despite technological advancement.
- In plain terms
- Old management styles control modern global systems.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize outdated frameworks in modern institutions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are our goals still relevant?
- How do we update old systems?
Another view
Some traditional methods remain effective today.
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