

Museum of Failure, Meaningful Risk + BBQ Oreos
4 snips Jun 6, 2023
Dr. Samuel West, curator of the Museum of Failure, joins the hosts to discuss the relationship between failure and innovation. Topics include Anthony Bourdain's worst meal, the reason behind the plethora of Oreo flavors, and Silicon Valley's "fail fast" ethos. They also touch on the Museum of Disgusting Foods and the culture of failure in different places.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Museum of Disgusting Foods
04:08 • 12min
Innovation in Oreo Flavors and an Ad for Kind Breakfast Bars
15:50 • 5min
The Absurdity of Urinating on a Golf Course
21:07 • 12min
The Failure Culture in Silicon Valley
32:51 • 8min
The Concept of Failure and Personal Growth
40:59 • 7min
Exploring Schadenfreude and the Psychology of Laughter
48:16 • 4min