When “Innovator” Was an Insult Rather Than a Compliment

Summary: For centuries, “innovator” was a slur rather than a compliment. A new analysis of more than 23,000 books suggests that Western culture gradually became more receptive to new ideas, helping turn ingenuity into sustained prosperity. Countries where resistance to innovation declined earlier or further usually produced more notable scientists and inventors. Societies that learned […] The post When “Innovator” Was an Insult Rather Than a Compliment appeared first on Human Progress.