Mulgan Quotes

The most important innovators often don't need any technologies - just imagination and acute sensitivity to people's needs. — Geoff Mulgan

Vigorous independent and critical media are indispensable in a democracy. — Geoff Mulgan

The market turns out to be just one special case of collective decision-making. — Geoff Mulgan

The most dynamic cities have always been immersed in the critical innovations of their time. — Geoff Mulgan

Societies advance through innovation every bit as much as economies do. — Geoff Mulgan

The longer you commute the less happy you're likely to be. — Geoff Mulgan

I didn't much like being in Parliament physically. I found it a bit depressing. It's very dark and heavy. I like being out and about. — Geoff Mulgan

Adelaide is becoming a hub for higher education. — Geoff Mulgan

Huge sums are invested globally in medical research and development - and with good reason. — Geoff Mulgan

A tablet replacing an exercise book is not innovation, it's just a different way to make notes. — Geoff Mulgan

All innovation is about letting go, saying goodbye to things to create space for the new. — Geoff Mulgan

Economies are complex beasts that need people to do an extraordinary range of tasks. — Geoff Mulgan

A lot of people in government don't really read books at all. — Geoff Mulgan

Everyone knows of great projects that were too dependent on a charismatic individual, or simply too expensive to be replicated. — Geoff Mulgan

Democratic nation states remain far more capable of managing the circuit of coercion, taxation and legitimation than any transnational bodies. — Geoff Mulgan

Freecycle groups match people who have things they want to get rid of with people who can use them. — Geoff Mulgan

Immigration isn't always good for the economy or jobs. — Geoff Mulgan

Many people leave government disillusioned about its ability to achieve change and cynical about politicians. I left with rather opposite lessons. — Geoff Mulgan

It matters more how governments behave than how big they are. — Geoff Mulgan

Systems governed by only one set of rules are more vulnerable than those with variety. — Geoff Mulgan

Bangalore has become a centre for healthcare. — Geoff Mulgan

Health is already a dominant sector in most societies and the one most guaranteed to grow. — Geoff Mulgan

People don't want charities to usurp the state as the core provider of social services. — Geoff Mulgan

I can think of nothing worse than a think-tank where everybody agreed. — Geoff Mulgan

Spreading an idea is hard work. — Geoff Mulgan

All of nationalism can be understood as a kind of collective narcissism. — Geoff Mulgan

Courses can, and should, incorporate the excitement and fun of programming games, apps or even real digital devices. — Geoff Mulgan

One effect of an individualistic culture that's poor at instilling mutual respect is that people jump more quickly to anger or violence. — Geoff Mulgan

In Britain, polls show large majorities in favour of mansion taxes and higher taxes on the finance sector. — Geoff Mulgan

I have a lot of admiration for people willing to face the public, but I'd prefer not to. — Geoff Mulgan

All real capitalisms are impure hybrids, mongrels mixed with other strains. — Geoff Mulgan

As with products on supermarket shelves, the public has a right to know where their financial products and services come from. — Geoff Mulgan

Lots of creativity is and should be solitary. — Geoff Mulgan

Cities simply don't have the powers they need to radically innovate in cutting obesity or the number of disaffected teenagers. — Geoff Mulgan

Recycling is an area where jobs could be created at low cost. Green collar workers. That's not very sexy. — Geoff Mulgan

The idea of entrepreneurship applies as much in politics, religion, society and the arts as it does in business. — Geoff Mulgan

The classic think-tank is supposed to be sitting in an attic thinking up grand ideas. — Geoff Mulgan

Democracy isn't solely about polite conversations in parliaments. It needs to be continually refreshed with raw passions, anger and ideals. — Geoff Mulgan

Britain is rich in radicalism, and anyone who says that our society has drifted into fatalism and apathy should get out more. — Geoff Mulgan

Societies can easily talk themselves into conflict and misery. But they can also talk, and act, their way out. — Geoff Mulgan

Learning isn't something you should only do solo. — Geoff Mulgan