Transformative Quotes

The transformative nature of technology is not from increases in efficiency or effectiveness. The transformations are embedded in second-level effects--that is, the unimagined and unintended innovations that give rise to changes in organizations, markets and social interactions. - Steve Sawyer

The power and promise of the Internet is that anyone can write and distribute code for tens of millions of others to adopt and run. The downside of this is that bad code can too readily get onto the public's PCs. Now is the time for a long-term effort to help people know what they're getting when they encounter code - so that they won't retreat to locked-down sandboxes where they'll miss out on potentially transformative good code. - Jonathan Zittrain

The key thing is, even if you only have a couple of hours a month, those two hours shoulder-to-shoulder, next to one student, concentrated attention, shining this beam of light on their work, on their thoughts and their self-expression, is going to be absolutely transformative, because so many of the students have not had that ever before. - Dave Eggers

The development of transformative curriculum leadership, supported and aided by modern technology. - George Dennison

The crises of our time, it becomes increasingly clear, are the necessary impetus for the revolution now under way. And once we understand nature's transformative powers, we see that it is our powerful ally, not a force to feared our subdued. - Thomas Kuhn

The Center for Health Transformation serves as a catalyst for the best thinking and a clearinghouse for the best ideas to transform our healthcare system... Bridges to Excellence is an example of these transformative principles in practice. Encouraging healthier living while generating savings at the same time is good health care policy. - Sonny Perdue

Real GDP growth has been relatively healthy, but most Americans don't feel it. It's a transformative time for the U.S. economy. - Roger Altman

Ray has long demonstrated his passion for software, and through his work at Groove he also came to realize the transformative potential for combining software and services. - Bill Gates

One of the most transformative moments of John's life was when Josie and Jack became part of their family five years ago. What an amazing moment for John and Jane! - Richard Lazarus