101 Design Ingredients to Solve Big Tech Problems

Ingredient 87.

Don’t Expect the Same Results

Try something new.

“Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.” —Confucius, teacher, politician, and philosopher

The Problem

Companies apply the same fixed set of methods to different problems and pray for a good result.

The Solution

Approach each new idea with fresh eyes and avoid the pitfalls of economies of scale.^[224] Explore better and more-appropriate ways to create what you need in a way that works.

• Avoid the scaling fallacy.^[225] Verify load assumptions by testing and putting in place appropriate safety factors. Minimize incorrect scaling assumptions by carefully researching similar designs ...