

Why Smart People Have Bad Ideas
12 snips Nov 3, 2023
The podcast delves into why smart people often come up with bad ideas, discussing the still life effect, ambivalence about business, and fear of competition. It also explores the importance of understanding what people want and emphasizes the need to solve valuable unsolved problems. The hosts use examples such as Firefox to highlight the success of creating something people want and encourage startups to prioritize product creation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Still Life Effect, Ambivalence about Business, and Timidity: Lessons on Idea Generation and Competition in the E-commerce Business
04:12 • 4min
Why Smart People Have Bad Ideas: Fear, Lack of Competition, and Choosing Common Ideas
08:31 • 4min
The Power of Making Something People Want
12:58 • 2min