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#148 Kenneth Stanley: Set The Right Objectives
The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
The Importance of Serendipity
Discoveries, inventions, and innovations often happen through serendipitous and unexpected events, rather than following predetermined objectives. Ambitious objectives, such as curing cancer or achieving artificial general intelligence, require a different approach. While modest objectives are achievable and should be pursued, society relies on ambitious objectives for innovation and progress. Focusing solely on objectives may hinder our efficiency in making important discoveries.
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