Curious Worldview Samo Burja | The Wallenberg Family Of Sweden, Nassim Taleb & Why Organisations Thrive & Fall
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May 28, 2024 
Samo Burja, founder of Bismarck Analysis, discusses why groups thrive or fail, the 80/20 principle in organizations, solving nepotism, the Wallenberg family of Sweden, and the influence of Nassim Taleb on worldviews.
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Organizational Life Cycle
- Organizations originate with exceptional individuals creating new blueprints for human interaction.
- All organizations inevitably decay, disintegrate, or get absorbed, regardless of size or societal impact.
Tacit Knowledge and Societal Transformation
- Tacit knowledge and imitation drive human behavior at all levels, from individuals to entire societies.
- When diverse societies interact, transformations occur, often unevenly.
Succession Failure
- Succession failure is the default; knowledge transfer is difficult, and power dynamics shift with new leaders.
- Identifying and cultivating exceptional talent is a constant struggle for societies.