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#148 Kenneth Stanley: Set The Right Objectives

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

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Is It Necessary to Quit Your Job and Start a Startup Company?

The text discusses the idea that in our society, pursuing innovative ideas often requires quitting your job and starting a startup. The author argues that organizations and institutions should do a better job of fostering innovation within their own structures, rather than forcing people to leave. They also criticize the objective culture of organizations and agencies like the National Science Foundation, suggesting that consensus-driven decision-making is not conducive to innovation. The author believes that there should be more opportunities for principled innovation without the need to rebel against the system.

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