The myth of superintelligence assumes that if we amplify reason, we capture mind. / That is the apple we are offered: shiny, perfect, Platonic. / But the worm inside — the actual worm — reminds us that intelligence is not reducible to reason. / It is inseparable from life…
After arguably the most amazing 17 years in computing history — seeing UNIX spread from iMac to the Apple Watch — I've decided it is time to leave Apple and strike out on my own. I'll be taking a few months off to play with some ideas I've been working on for making programming more... Continue Reading →
When I discussed theories about how and whether Apple has solved the Innovator's Dilemma, I neglected to mention my favorite theory: Institutionalizing Startup Thinking (IST) Apple has solved the Innovator's Dilemma by institutionalizing startup thinking. This is characterized brilliantly by an Andreessen Horowitz post on Why We Prefer Founding CEOs: The technology business is fundamentally the innovation... Continue Reading →
Last October, along with many other tributes to the late Apple co-founder, James Allworth claimed that Steve Jobs Solved the Innovator's Dilemma. His explanation is that Apple avoids the traditional pitfalls that stifle innovation because: Apple hasn't optimized its organization to maximize profit. Instead, it has made the creation of value for customers its priority. This... Continue Reading →
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