Waymo's Genesis and Evolution

The chapter delves into the inception of Waymo, X's self-driving car project, highlighting the mission to revolutionize transportation safety and efficiency. It explores the early stages of the project, including challenges faced in achieving autonomous 100-mile trips and the eventual establishment of Waymo as a standalone company. The discussion extends to the evaluation process for moonshot ideas, strategies for long-term project success, and the interplay between Alphabet's moonshot projects and its core business.