While the implication that innovation and creativity are born only of conflict is extreme – in fact, Switzerland is a world leader in innovation – Lime makes a crucial point. Although peace, order, and political stability are widely perceived as essential prerequisites for invention, entrepreneurship, and economic development, there have been many exceptions to this rule – especially when it comes to creativity and innovation.
由此暗示创新和创造力只能产生于冲突之中实属极端——事实上，瑞士乃世界创新领袖之一——但莱姆仍可以说一针见血。尽管和平、秩序和政治稳定被广泛认为是发明、企业家精神和经济发展的重要先决条件，但这一规则有着大量例外——特别是在创造力和创新方面。