Wisdom

Standards don't block innovation; they block easy money

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I just disagree with the fundamental premise premise that standards constrain you and prevent innovation.

Episode 93: Motion of Positivity (episode page, opens in a new tab) 00:07:42 (play audio from this timestamp, opens in a new tab)

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Summary

Responding to an article about a 'standards innovation paradox', Dave says the author makes decent points but he rejects the premise that standards constrain innovation. The real tension is between following a standard and making lots of money.

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  1. Episode 93: Motion of Positivity (episode page, opens in a new tab) 00:24:46 (play audio from this timestamp, opens in a new tab)

    I think what he was really talking about was the paradox between adhering to a standard and making lots of money

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