Pros and Cons of Move Fast and Break Things

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Moving fast and breaking things allows for rapid exploration into the unknown, accepting failure as a nominal state and learning from mistakes to acquire knowledge quickly, giving a competitive edge. However, in critical industries with broad societal impacts like healthcare and aviation, a methodical and cautious approach is necessary to avoid catastrophic consequences that can arise from hasty decisions and unintended externalities. It is crucial to balance speed with prudence in innovation to navigate the complexity of these highly impactful sectors.

Chamath Palihapitiya is a venture capitalist, engineer, CEO of Social Capital, and co-host of the All-In Podcast. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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(42:47) – Early jobs
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(2:42:41) – Silicon Valley culture
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(2:56:56) – Meaning of life