#309 – John Carmack: Doom, Quake, VR, AGI, Programming, Video Games, and Rockets
Lex Fridman Podcast
It's Difficult to Work With People that Don't have the Same Work Ethic
The speaker reflects on the animosity and tension between them and John Romero, attributing it to a difference in work ethic. They explain that in the early days, they were equal partners in the company but faced problems because they all had different levels of contribution. The speaker admits to being immature about it and wanting everyone to work as hard as they did. They regret pushing people out of the company who could have contributed if there was a different framework. The speaker suggests that if they had known more about corporate structure, the tension could have been avoided. They also mention that Romero went on to be successful in his own endeavors, highlighting the different paths they took. The speaker acknowledges that business realities matter and that having multiple teams running simultaneously is beneficial for success.
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