Chapter

Embracing Unintended Consequences
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2:36:50 - 2:43:34 (06:44)

This episode discusses the importance of being welcome to situations that might come with unintended consequences and highlights the parallel between this concept and Andy Grove's management approach, which recognized that incentives can create undesirable outcomes as well.

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This podcast discusses the shift from being fearful to being welcoming about the unexpected consequences of new technologies or practices, drawing a parallel with the management approach of recognizing both incentives and their perverse counterparts.
2:36:50 - 2:40:31 (03:41)
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Technology
Summary

This podcast discusses the shift from being fearful to being welcoming about the unexpected consequences of new technologies or practices, drawing a parallel with the management approach of recognizing both incentives and their perverse counterparts. It argues that by embracing the positive unintended consequences, we can build upon them and alleviate the negative ramifications.

Chapter
Embracing Unintended Consequences
Episode
#281: Stewart Brand - The Polymath of Polymaths
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Stewart Brand discusses the Long Now Foundation and genetic rescue projects, as well as a nonprofit bar called The Interval.
2:40:31 - 2:41:51 (01:20)
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Long-term thinking
Summary

Stewart Brand discusses the Long Now Foundation and genetic rescue projects, as well as a nonprofit bar called The Interval. He provides the websites for the Long Now Foundation, The Interval, and Revive & Restore for those interested in learning more or getting involved.

Chapter
Embracing Unintended Consequences
Episode
#281: Stewart Brand - The Polymath of Polymaths
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss offers listeners of his podcast a weekly email newsletter that includes links to everything discussed on the show, as well as a Five Bullet Friday email that shares cool things he's discovered or pondered throughout the week.
2:41:51 - 2:43:34 (01:43)
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Tim Ferriss
Summary

Tim Ferriss offers listeners of his podcast a weekly email newsletter that includes links to everything discussed on the show, as well as a Five Bullet Friday email that shares cool things he's discovered or pondered throughout the week.

Chapter
Embracing Unintended Consequences
Episode
#281: Stewart Brand - The Polymath of Polymaths
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show