# Innovation Flows From Unlikely Sources by Bryant McGill > “Innovation often flows from unlikely sources. Much advanced technology begins in military and corporate research before reaching everyday life. Understanding that pipeline helps people engage with it thoughtfully instead of rejecting it wholesale.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Building Bridges Across Systems of Power - Livestream (May 2016)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/Building Bridges Across Systems of Power - Livestream|Building Bridges Across Systems of Power - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the dated developed livestream document (2016-05-28). ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/Digital Darwinism and the Invisible World of Machine Evolution|Digital Darwinism and the Invisible World of Machine Evolution]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/Building Bridges Across Systems of Power - Livestream|Building Bridges Across Systems of Power - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Technological Progress|Technological Progress]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Innovation often flows from unlikely sources. Much advanced technology begins in military and corporate research before reaching everyday life. Understanding that pipeline helps people engage with it thoughtfully instead of rejecting it wholesale.” — Bryant McGill, Building Bridges Across Systems of Power - Livestream (May 2016) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-innovation-unlikely-sources ```