Kenneth O. Stanley
Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned
- ISBN 13:
- 9783319155234
- author:
- Kenneth O. Stanley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Springer
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 15.5 x 0.9 x 23.5 cm
- Genre:
- Computing & Internet, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 15 working days
Description
Greatness is often pursued with a focus on measurable improvement, but this approach can lead to a seductive illusion. In "Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned", Stanley and Lehman explore the consequences of this obsession and argue that innovation is driven by serendipitous discovery and playful creativity.
The authors begin with a surprising scientific discovery in artificial intelligence that challenges the notion that greatness can be achieved through relentless pursuit of a goal. They make the case for embracing a more open and playful approach to achievement, one that values serendipity and creativity over rigid metrics and heroic effort.
This book is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of greatness and the limits of planning. It challenges readers to consider a different approach to achievement and to question the assumptions that underpin our current obsession with objectives.
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