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The Medici Effect by Frans Johansson — WisdomDeck honest review
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The Medici Effect

by Frans Johansson

Breakthroughs happen at intersections of fields, cultures and disciplines, as in Renaissance Florence. Stories and strategies for seeking intersections.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Seek intersections.
  2. Diversity drives ideas.
  3. Expect many failures.

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Find an intersection between your field and one you know nothing about.

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Innovation at intersections.

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