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For founders, it's critical to be honest with yourself.

Y Combinator
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  • Individuals who surround themselves with diverse, independent thinkers are expected to develop more accurate and robust mental models, enabling them to have a tangible impact on reality.
  • Organizations that bring in independent thinkers to "disagree well" anticipate developing a unique culture based on this approach.
  • Relying on experimentation and criticism is intended to allow individuals and organizations to discover the truth regarding scientific knowledge.
  • Without adopting this approach to reality, individuals risk living in a self-created "dreamland" rather than achieving accurate understanding.
  • The process of avoiding groupthink and engaging with critical feedback is presented as a mechanism for moving from subjective illusion to objective discovery.