Notion Podcast Pioneers: Jonathan Blow talks good design — for video games, team structure, and beyond
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Aug 3, 2021 AI Snips
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Programming Style
- In programming, internalize the reasoning behind style rules instead of following them robotically.
- Make fresh decisions based on current context, like a living designer.
Team Structure
- Jonathan Blow's team is small (12 people) and values self-guided individuals.
- He prefers under-hiring to over-hiring and avoids excessive management.
Flat Structures and Politicking
- Flat company structures can exacerbate politicking by increasing interactions.
- Top-down direction, while potentially less egalitarian, can improve coordination.