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Fuel and Friction: Understanding the Forces of Progress
David Chowenthal discusses the concept of fuel and friction in achieving progress. He emphasizes that reducing friction is often more effective than adding more push or pull. Treating things as random prevents us from understanding the true causes. It's lazy to label events as random when we just don't understand the causes. Understanding this concept is crucial for making progress.