Stimulating Innovation with Money - Bert Hubert's writings
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- Money can both foster and kill innovation; constraints often drive creativity and resourcefulness.
- The MIT cyclotron was beautifully engineered but produced few results, while Princeton's messy, constrained setup yielded more scientific output.
- Cornell's small cyclotron allowed hands-on control and innovative techniques, leading to significant discoveries.
- Pouring large sums of money into innovation is not enough; creating an environment that encourages experimentation and ownership is crucial.
- The Feynman anecdote illustrates that excessive professionalism and lack of direct involvement can hinder innovation.