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Living with Exponential Change (with Azeem Azhar)

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The Power of Learning and Innovation in Cost Reduction

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This chapter explores the concept of Reichsler and its application across industries like semiconductors, solar panels, and batteries, highlighting the role of learning and optimization in reducing costs. It discusses the importance of the division of labor, learning by doing, and the dynamic feedback loop of competition and innovation in driving down prices. The conversation also touches on sharing intangible knowledge, simulating learning through computer models, and leveraging economies of learning for positive social outcomes and prosperity.

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