Quote by R. Buckminster Fuller

I just invent, then wait until man comes around to needing what I've invented.

I just invent, then wait until man comes around to needing w

Summary

This quote suggests a perspective on innovation and creation. It highlights the idea of an individual generating ideas or inventions without actively working towards an immediate practical application. Instead, the creator waits for the time when society recognizes the need for what they have invented. It emphasizes a belief in the relevance and utility of ideas, suggesting that the value of an invention would eventually be recognized and appreciated by people when they find a specific need or use for it.

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