The Only Constant

Episode #42 | Tom Goodwin | Better technology requires better questions

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Jan 2, 2025
Tom Goodwin, a renowned author and innovation leader, engages in a thought-provoking dialogue about harnessing technology for meaningful change. He delves into the paradoxes of AI adoption, emphasizing its potential to enhance rather than just comply with existing norms. Goodwin critiques businesses' struggles with disruption and advocates for ‘dynastic planning’ to combat irrelevance. He highlights the importance of questioning whether tech advancements serve our best interests and stresses the need for continuous dialogue in an increasingly digital world.
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Technology as a Lever

  • Technology acts as a lever, amplifying our efforts and enabling us to achieve more.
  • Existing problems are often unimaginatively addressed with new tech, hindering its transformative potential.
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Building the New

  • Incumbent companies struggle to adapt to new technologies because they are optimized for existing processes.
  • To innovate, build new things that make old ways obsolete, rather than waiting for the old to die.
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Disruption Misunderstood

  • Disruption is often mischaracterized as using new tech to lower costs, but successful companies focus on being better or easier.
  • Established businesses face complex challenges when adapting to potentially disruptive innovations.
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