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Jacob Grier
Jacob Grier

@Jake · Apr 21, 2022

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Are innovation prizes for big problems overrated? A case for thinking more carefully about where this approach might yield the best results.

Why innovation prizes fail - Works in Progress

Why innovation prizes fail - Works in Progress

Innovation prizes seem to solve many problems in science and technology. But their famous role in helping sailors calculate longitude is misunderstood, and they may work best when used to promote refinements, not revolutions.

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