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“Organizations get invested into a particular product. And sometimes the best thing is to stop making that product, even though it's profitable, because it has optimized at a local peak.”

Quote by Kevin Kelly

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Kevin Kelly, born on August 14, 1952, is a seasoned editor with a broad influence in the fields of technology, culture, and art. He has held editing positions at several renowned publishing houses and brought many excellent works to readers. more

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