"I’ve noticed that too many companies, when something new comes along, look for a reason to say ‘no.’ I think that’s a bad strategy."
The four key characteristics of the geek mindset parallel the qualities required for success in the age of generative AI.
Montessori showed that children can excel without these constraints; today’s business geeks are showing that companies can as well.
Andrew McAfee argues it’s a mistake to think that geeky companies can only win in tech.
People who don’t have to worry about money often buy things they think of as necessities, but really aren’t, said Jonathan Parker.
"AI can help by allowing companies to use their own data to better understand what drives performance."
"These tools provide crucial information for the management of water resources, allowing governments to prioritize their allocation."
"Essentially, these two countries kind of got married without knowing one another's religions."
Zeynep Ton continues her quest to prove that better, and better-paid, jobs lead to a virtuous circle.
The "incumbents of the industrial era" have a lot to learn from the geeks if they want to stay competitive.
