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Navigating the Virtue and Vice of Friction in Technology

This chapter examines the role of friction in physical and technological systems, highlighting its dual nature as a barrier to efficiency and a protective measure. Through examples from AI chip design and construction, it discusses the need for recognizing fixed constraints while identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.

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