Squirrel
TL;DR
Squirrels appear briefly but pointedly in this introduction as examples of sophisticated resource allocation under uncertainty.
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Squirrels appear briefly but pointedly in this introduction as examples of sophisticated resource allocation under uncertainty. The author notes that squirrels manage resource allocation every autumn without spreadsheets - a gentle jab at the complexity business adds to problems organisms solve naturally.
The squirrel example supports the book's core thesis: every strategic challenge businesses face, some organism solved millions of years ago.
Notable Traits of Squirrel
- Caches food for winter
- Manages resource allocation under uncertainty