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David Epstein

David Epstein is the author of Range and a science writer known for turning research on performance, learning, and creativity into arguments people can actually use.

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David Epstein says General Magic failed because it had too much freedom

On Modern Wisdom, Epstein turns the most romantic Silicon Valley story into a warning label for anyone who thinks total freedom makes better work.

Jul 9, 2026