Larry Page wants ‘20% rule’ for all; Google reportedly axed it a decade ago

Larry Page advocates dedicating 20% of one's time to exploring unconventional and innovative ideas. He believes that waiting for ideas to become obvious leads to missed opportunities and disadvantages. Page acknowledges that significant technological breakthroughs often take longer than anticipated, stating that starting today is crucial. He emphasizes the importance of avoiding incremental improvements, which can lead to stagnation.