Why failure is a necessary ingredient for success – especially in the era of AI

Why failure is a necessary ingredient for success – especially in the era of AI

On the arm of Swiss tennis player Stan Wawrinka is tattooed a quote by Samuel Beckett: “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” This excerpt from novella Worstward Ho seems motivational and suggests that perseverance is needed for success. However, the word failure carries a weight with it, especially if used as a label, as if it were an essential part of someone. Yet, in evolution, the creative arts, engineering…