Elizabeth May

We have an existential crisis, which is the climate crisis. Canada is one of the laggards in the industrialized world. Our record is terrible.

Canadian Politician

Laggard often implies a critique of slowness, suggesting lack of effort or motivation.

Negative Tone

'Laggard' implies more than being slow; it suggests consistently falling behind others.

Not Just Speed

Use 'laggard' to compare someone's pace with that of a group, often unfavorably.

Group Comparisons

Using 'laggard' as an adjective often indicates displeasure with the slow pace of something.

Imply Disapproval

Describing something as 'laggard' can point to a need for faster change or innovation.

Change and Innovation

'Laggard' can describe economic elements like markets or sectors that perform below expectations.

Economic Context

 terminology the first two and a half percent of our population are our innovators the next thirteen and a half percent of our population are our early adopters the next thirty four percent are your early majority your late majority and your laggards the only reason these people by touch-tone phones

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 Bringing me to my third myth. You see, there's still a misconception that emerging markets, like the African continent, and especially the African continent, are laggards when it comes to innovation or technological advancement.