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The Drama of the Creative Process in Startups
52:50 - 1:02:15 (09:24)
The creative process in startups can be tense and dramatic, especially in the early stages, and it's not about achieving work-life balance. The focus should be on delivering results similar to Michael Phelps, Michael Jordan, Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos.
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Zuckerberg's Facebook feature allowed anyone to add others into a group, causing controversy when a fake NAMBLA group was created and individuals were added without their consent.
52:50 - 55:53 (03:02)
Summary
Zuckerberg's Facebook feature allowed anyone to add others into a group, causing controversy when a fake NAMBLA group was created and individuals were added without their consent.
ChapterThe Drama of the Creative Process in Startups
Episode#161 – Jason Calacanis: Startups, Angel Investing, Capitalism, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The unintended consequences of acting for personal incentives rather than society can be harmful, as seen in the example of outing an 18 or 19-year-old who joined a gay men's choir through a social media platform.
55:53 - 57:05 (01:12)
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The unintended consequences of acting for personal incentives rather than society can be harmful, as seen in the example of outing an 18 or 19-year-old who joined a gay men's choir through a social media platform. Visionary leaders who can anticipate unintended consequences are needed in tech companies like Silicon Valley.
ChapterThe Drama of the Creative Process in Startups
Episode#161 – Jason Calacanis: Startups, Angel Investing, Capitalism, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In the early stages of a startup, there is a tension and drama to the creative process that is not present in more established businesses.
57:05 - 1:02:15 (05:09)
Summary
In the early stages of a startup, there is a tension and drama to the creative process that is not present in more established businesses. Many people conflate work-life balance with the approach of successful individuals like Michael Phelps, Michael Jordan, Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos.