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Musk underscored that failure is an integral part of innovation. He advocates for creating environments where experimentation is encouraged, and risks are understood. His "simple first principles algorithm" involves minimizing overly complex requirements, deliberately deleting unnecessary steps, and moving swiftly with automation.
He encouraged cadets and faculty to foster a culture of trial-and-error, emphasizing that only by trying, failing, and iterating can breakthrough innovations emerge.