People can have the Model T in any colour--so long as it's black. — Henry Ford

People can have the Model T in any colour--so long as it's black.

Author: Henry Ford

Insight: Ford's famous line reveals a hard truth: total efficiency kills choice. We see this everywhere—streaming services with identical algorithms, social media feeds all looking the same, job applications demanding identical resume formats. Sometimes the fastest path to success means everyone ends up in the same black car.

Source: My Life and Work, 1922

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People can have the Model T in any colour--so long as it's black.

Henry FordMy Life and Work, 1922

Insight

Ford's famous line reveals a hard truth: total efficiency kills choice. We see this everywhere—streaming services with identical algorithms, social media feeds all looking the same, job applications demanding identical resume formats. Sometimes the fastest path to success means everyone ends up in the same black car.

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Henry Ford

Henry Ford was an American industrialist and the founder of the Ford Motor Company. He is known for revolutionizing the automobile industry by implementing the assembly line technique of mass production, which made cars more affordable and accessible to the general public. His innovative approach to manufacturing greatly influenced the 20th century industrial landscape.

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