The art of invention with Nathan Myhrvold

In this podcast, Adam Grant chats with Nathan Myhrvold, a renowned inventor, about his creative process. Myhrvold emphasizes the need for diverse teams with a range of expertise, steering clear of rigid solutions. He champions a collaborative yet slightly competitive atmosphere where initial ideas serve as launching pads rather than final destinations. The conversation explores the abundance of ideas compared to the lack of execution, the concept of "idea arbitrage"—applying solutions from one field to another—and the advantages of incorporating diverse viewpoints, including those from "non-neurotypical" individuals, to drive innovation.