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Karlsson essay: coworking spaces kill off the best startup ideas
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An essay by Henrik and Johanna Karlsson argues that coworking spaces filter out the best startup ideas, drawing on examples from mathematics and film.
For engineers and founders, the essay challenges the assumption that open, collaborative environments foster innovation. It suggests that solitude and internal reflection may be more important for generating breakthrough ideas, which has implications for how teams and offices are designed.
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The essay claims coworking spaces kill off the best startup ideas while filtering out the worst.
It cites Sam Altman's statement that Y Combinator's lack of coworking spaces is part of what makes it work.
It examines the working notes of mathematician Alexander Grothendieck and filmmaker Ingmar Bergman to describe a solitary creative state.
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