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Acceleration Quotes

Acceleration shows up across very different fields in this collection, from the emergence of human language speeding up evolutionary change to hormones accelerating puberty in growing bodies. One quote contrasts fast-moving culture with the slow pace of architecture, highlighting how unevenly acceleration is distributed across human experience. Together these reflections offer a scientific and cultural lens on why some things speed up while others lag behind.

From evolutionary biology to modern architecture, acceleration quotes reveal how differently change unfolds across systems. Curious readers can dig deeper with Body quotes for the biological angle.

Hominid and human evolution took place over millions and not billions of years, but with the emergence of language there was a further acceleration of time and the rate of change.

Quotes by William Irwin Thompson

My physics teacher, Thomas Miner was particularly gifted. To this day, I remember how he introduced the subject of physics. He told us we were going to learn how to deal with very simple questions such as how a body...

Quotes by Steven Chu

Any architectural project we do takes at least four or five years, so increasingly there is a discrepancy between the acceleration of culture and the continuing slowness of architecture.

Quotes by Rem Koolhaas

In order to seize the opportunity presented by the acceleration of 5G, we plan to invest approximately €100 million in 2018 to meet near-term customer requirements for early 5G trials.

Quotes by Rajeev Suri

Any Quotes

When I look at Kickstarter, I see small businesses that have been funded by their customers. I see the acceleration of this shift away from the industrial manufacturing ideology to more of a maker economy. And I also see an...

Quotes by Om Malik

Excess body fat alters the levels of the hormones insulin, leptin, and estrogen, and these factors are believed to be responsible for the acceleration of pubertal timing by obesity.

Quotes by Joel Fuhrman

Indeed, I was unable to find any evidence whatsoever of the occurrence of a drastic evolutionary acceleration and genetic reconstruction in widespread, populous species.

Quotes by Ernst Mayr

Emphasis was usually put on the horizontal acceleration factor, for the simple reason that ordinary structures have a built-in safety factor for the vertical component; that is, gravity.

Quotes by Charles Francis Richter

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of acceleration do these quotes cover?
The quotes span evolutionary biology, human hormones, and cultural change, showing acceleration as a concept that applies well beyond physics or motion. Each example reflects a different system speeding up over time. For related scientific themes, see our Body quotes collection.
Is there a quote linking language to accelerated evolution?
Yes, one quote argues that the emergence of language further accelerated the pace of human evolution and change, building on millions of years of gradual development. It frames language as a turning point rather than just a tool. This idea connects to broader themes of human progress.
Do any quotes discuss acceleration in the human body?
Yes, one quote explains how excess body fat alters hormone levels in ways believed to accelerate pubertal timing. It presents acceleration as a measurable biological process with real health implications. You can explore more on this in our Body quotes page.
How does architecture relate to acceleration in this collection?
One quote contrasts the fast acceleration of culture with the comparatively slow pace of architectural projects, which often take four or five years to complete. This mismatch highlights how unevenly change moves across different fields. It pairs naturally with our Architecture quotes collection.
Is there a personal or educational reflection on acceleration?
Yes, one quote recalls a physics teacher introducing the subject through simple but memorable questions, hinting at how foundational concepts like acceleration are first taught. It adds a personal, nostalgic angle to an otherwise scientific topic. This makes the collection feel grounded in real experience.

These quotes also touch on how culture races ahead while some industries stay deliberately slow. Explore related ideas in Architecture quotes and Any quotes for broader context.