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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.

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Mentioned in 6 episodes

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Mentioned by KK Mookhey as a brilliant book that inspired him to create a separate unit for innovation within his company.
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Mentioned by Kurt Nikish as the author of the book, and also mentioned by Safi Bahcall himself when discussing his career transition from science to business.
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