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Brian Potter - The Origins of Efficiency
- Podcast
- A Book with Legs
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- Nov 3, 2025
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- 4212
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Summary
In this episode, Cole Smead is joined by author Brian Potter to discuss his book “The Origins of Efficiency.” The two discuss the importance and profound impact of efficiency when producing goods and services. Potter also explains how improved efficiency in penicillin production changed the world, the five factors of the production process, and more!