How can field experiments help with scaling good ideas?

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My book 'The Voltage Effect' tackles this directly. Good ideas often fail to scale because their effectiveness in small, controlled settings doesn't translate to larger, messier environments. Field experiments are essential for identifying the crucial contextual factors that enable or hinder scalability. By testing interventions in diverse real-world settings, we can understand what makes an idea truly robust and impactful.

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