From balloon internet, drone delivery, and self-driving cars, Alphabet's X chief Astro Teller reveals how the company systematically chases the impossible!
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What We Discuss with Astro Teller:
Alphabet's X systematically approaches moonshots by requiring three elements • : a huge problem, a radical proposed solution, and breakthrough technology that gives a chance — not guarantee — of success. Prototype cheaply and fast to test assumptions. • The agricultural robot started as bicycle wheels, PVC tubing, laptop, GoPro and duct tape — not expensive equipment. Bring regulators into the process early as partners rather than waiting until the end. • They become collaborators when included in the journey, not obstacles. Detach identity from ideas. • People who tie self-worth to specific concepts struggle at X. Success comes from being great at filtering ideas, not being right about yours. Ask yourself: "How fast and cheaply can I get evidence I'm wrong?" • Focus on rapid, inexpensive tests that provide real-world data about your assumptions. • And much more...
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