The simplest thing that could possibly work does not often work
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If it is true that...
Trying lots of things will mean trying lots of things that don't work 1 0 2and
Great things are often made in successive versions 1 0 2and
Starting with something small and evolving it can lead to great outcomes 1 0 2and
Making successive versions is useful when creating something for people 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
The simplest thing that could possibly work often does 1 0 2Citations
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