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3 lessons from the greatest juggler in history

8:16Marco Montemagno · podcast RSS

Balls thrown against a triangle produce rhythm and music: this is the performance Montemagno discusses. He recalls the frustration of learning to juggle three balls and wonders how much practice went into that precision. He then connects juggling to work: in his view, invention can mean using simple objects differently. He also discusses the concentration needed to perform and the personal skills worth developing as AI becomes more widespread.

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Balls thrown against a triangle produce rhythm and music: this is the performance Montemagno discusses. He recalls the frustration of learning to juggle three balls and wonders how much practice went into that precision. He then connects juggling to work: in his view, invention can mean using simple objects differently. He also discusses the concentration needed to perform and the personal skills worth developing as AI becomes more widespread.

Key points

  • The performance combines control of the balls, rhythm and attention to the audience.
  • Montemagno compares dropped balls during practice to the mistakes made in the early stages of a project.
  • The triangle gives him an example of invention using simple materials; making it work still requires practice and concentration.
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