True experimentation is the refusal to toil indefinitely over a single, monolithic codebase. By prioritizing discrete, disposable prototypes—essentially producing “fifty pounds of pots”—we foster a cycle of creativity that directly informs the future of computing. This approach moves us away from paralyzed theorizing and toward active research, where the goal is not immediate perfection but the generative rhythm of learning through iteration. To build a more intuitive environment, one must be willing to discard the old and build from scratch, embracing the reality that if the destination is quality, the journey is quantity.
The path to mastery is paved with the artifacts of our failures; do not fear the “dead clay” of early versions.
Shift focus from monolithic software development to a series of focused, manageable inquiries.