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Mentioned in 6 episodes
Loonshots
How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries
Book • 2019
Loonshots by Safi Bahcall offers a new perspective on innovation by applying the science of phase transitions to team behavior.
It highlights how small structural changes can significantly impact a team's ability to innovate.
The book provides practical lessons for creatives and entrepreneurs to foster groundbreaking ideas, using examples from history and industry.
It highlights how small structural changes can significantly impact a team's ability to innovate.
The book provides practical lessons for creatives and entrepreneurs to foster groundbreaking ideas, using examples from history and industry.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
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as an example of a brilliant person who realized that happiness and achievement are independent variables.


Marshall Goldsmith

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as a book written by Safi Bakal.


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#155 Best of 2022: Conversations of the Year
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in relation to his investment philosophy and identifying promising ventures.


Dara Ladjevardian

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as the author of the book.


Tim Ferriss

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#382: Safi Bahcall — On Hypnosis, Conquering Insomnia, Incentives, and More
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as a book that describes how teams, companies, and nations can use an idea from physics to innovate faster and better.


Tim Ferriss

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#364: Safi Bahcall — On Thinking Big, Curing Cancer, and Transforming Industries
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as mandatory reading for the exec team and leadership.


Henry Ward

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in the introduction, highlighting ![undefined]()

's work in the intersection of physics, history, and business.


Rufus Griscom

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in relation to a podcast with the author.


Sonal Chokshi

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as a brilliant book that inspired him to create a separate unit for innovation within his company.

KK Mookhey

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as the author of the book, and also mentioned by ![undefined]()

himself when discussing his career transition from science to business.


Kurt Nikish

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A Theoretical Physicist (and Entrepreneur) on Why Companies Stop Innovating
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as a book full of leadership lessons and historical examples of innovation.


Dave Stachowiak

418: The Way to Nurture New Ideas, with Safi Bahcall
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in the context of a blog post she wrote, which helped a PhD student.


Johanna Nalau

420: Find Your Leadership Voice, with Johanna Nalau
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as a complement to the episode's topic.


Dave Stachowiak

512: The Way Innovators Get Traction, with Tendayi Viki
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as a favorite nonfiction book.


Ben Reinhart

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