The trade-off between effectiveness and stability in governments and companies is highlighted, with governments excelling in managing the succession problem through regular elections for stability, while companies face challenges with succession planning and riskier transitions. The speaker suggests that governments may prioritize stability over effectiveness, acknowledging the need for modesty in government goals and potentially delegating tasks to more effective entities.

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