Jerome Isaac Friedman

1930– · American physicist

Topics: creativity, engineering leadership, learning

• It is clear to me that under the right conditions, future technologies will be created that we cannot even imagine.

  — Jerome Isaac Friedman

• Creativity is the basis of all innovation, and although it is doubtful that it can be taught, creativity should be nurtured in those who have it.

  — Jerome Isaac Friedman

• Young people should be given good support and freedom in their research. They are the greatest source of scientific creativity because they are not as committed to existing scientific orthodoxy, and they have the energy and enthusiasm to push new ideas.

  — Jerome Isaac Friedman

• Innovation is the key to the future, but basic research is the key to future innovation.

  — Jerome Isaac Friedman

• Excessive bureaucracy is distracting, time-consuming, and destructive to creativity.

  — Jerome Isaac Friedman