Combining different fields of knowledge slows down the speed of technology transfer but creates much deeper industrial impact.

Epistemic diversity is the primary driver for long-term innovation in the corporate world. Universities and governments often try to accelerate science into the market to get quick results. Rushing this process usually leads to shallow improvements rather than the breakthroughs that redefine entire industries. Taking the time to bridge disparate fields results in knowledge that is more valuable and harder for competitors to copy. Quality innovation requires the slow integration of different ways of thinking.