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#84 Gardening Platforms and the Future of Open Ecosystems with Alex Komoroske

Boundaryless Conversations Podcast

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Speed Begets Externalities: Taking Shortcuts Often Produces Debt That Must Be Repaid

Going fast often requires taking shortcuts, which result in externalities, placing unseen burdens on others or the future. Externalities can manifest as consequences for others or the environment. When organizations push for speed, they may unknowingly push externalities onto others, creating challenges and complexity in the larger system. Focusing on short-term gains may lead to long-term costs as these externalities come back to haunt and complicate matters.

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