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Want to Build Something Great? Start With This Lesson From TSMC’s Founder
I’ve watched this Morris Chang talk at MIT several times now, and every time, one line hits me harder: “Learning is local.” As the founder of TSMC — the company behind some of the world’s most advanced chips — Chang knows what it takes to build something truly great. And his point is simple but powerful: real progress happens when people work side by side, learn from each other, and grow through shared experience.
In a world that’s gone remote, that message feels more relevant than ever.
Morris Chang, the founder of TSMC (one of the world’s leading chipmakers), believes something important about how people learn and improve at complex work: learning happens best when people are in the same place.
During a talk at MIT, he said:
“The learning curve, the experience curve — it works only when you have a common location. Learning is local.”
Let’s break down what he means — and why it matters.
🔑 People Learn Faster Together
When teams work closely, in the same location, they solve problems faster and improve more quickly. That’s because:
- They can talk and share ideas easily
- They see the same challenges…
