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Mar 2022
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SOB: When More Is Less

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“Dare to Be Stupid” explores situations where technically superior products turn out to be woefully impractical. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and Wrejects.com. Sometimes, more is less, better is worse, and blatantly superior products fail to overcome their competitors. On this episode of “Dare to Be Stupid,” correspondent George Frankly explores righ ... Show More
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