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#782: Legendary Inventor Danny Hillis (Plus Kevin Kelly) — Unorthodox Lessons from 400+ Patents, Solving the Impossible, Real Al vs. “AI”, Hiring Richard Feynman, Working with Steve Jobs, Creating Parallel Computing, and Much More

The Tim Ferriss Show

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Creative Hiring and Unconventional Journeys

This chapter explores a unique hiring process that values candidates' curiosity and adaptability rather than traditional qualifications, illustrated by a humorous anecdote involving a Mogan clamp and a famous comedian. The speaker reflects on their unconventional career path from studying AI at MIT to becoming a Disney Imagineer, highlighting the importance of storytelling and emotional engagement in design. Additionally, they discuss the significance of understanding narratives in innovation and how these narratives influence both client relations and product development.

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