Part 3/9:
The Dangers of Diluted Leadership
In stark contrast to Musk's approach stands the "democracy" within large organizations where multiple opinions are considered, causing paralysis in decision-making. Karpathy drew a line between having someone with a decisive voice—a "big hammer"—and a chaotic environment where progress can easily crumble under the weight of too many committees and conflicting ideas. The implications of this philosophy extend beyond Tesla and resonate within various aspects of corporate governance.