How Big Things Get Done - Book Summary

The podcast discusses the success and failure of large-scale projects, including the risks of cost overruns and the sunk cost trap. It emphasizes the importance of adaptability in project management and explores the concept of right to left thinking. The chapter also highlights the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain as a successful example. Additionally, it provides insights on avoiding the commitment fallacy and achieving ambitious goals through rational decision-making and transparency.