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There are two opposing philosophies for improvement: incremental iteration and radical revolution. Explore the tension and trade-offs.
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This article argues that there are two fundamental, and often conflicting, ways to improve things:
Refinement: Patiently making small, incremental improvements to an existing system. This is low-risk and how most progress happens.
Rebuilding: Radically questioning the system itself and being willing to tear it down to build something better. This is high-risk, disruptive, and often seen as reckless.