Astro Teller Quotes
I don't believe a mistake-free learning environment exists.
Teller, Astro. "The unexpected benefit of celebrating failure." TED, TED Conferences, Feb. 2016.
Two of the 20th centuries greatest political leaders were Mao Tse-Tung and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In most respects, these two were polar opposites. However, they had one characteristic in common. They were both willing to try things they were not certain of. If they succeeded, make it a part of the national program. If it failed, try something else. See FDR 52,743.
Actually learning psychology has demonstrated that learning can take place with success or failure, the learning is faster and more effective if the reinforcement is positive—not negative.
Eric "Astro" Teller is a British-American entrepreneur, scientist, and author, with expertise in the field of intelligent technology.