In 1997, Pixar created a short form called Geri’s Game, in which they used new animation techniques for clothes and human facial expressions. Once it was found to be successful , they later used the same techniques for their major blockbuster movie Toy Story 2. Their first trial run with Geri’s Game was a Proof of Concept (POC).
In any organisation, proof of concept is an important part of product development. It is a demonstration of a product where the focus is on whether an idea can be turned into a reality.
In other words, you need Proof of Concept to answer one question - can this dream come to life or not?
It is a common term used in the realm of science, technology, and business.
But beyond its practical applications, the concept of a proof of concept holds a deeper philosophical meaning. At its core, a proof of concept represents the fundamental human desire to understand and make sense of the world around us.
From the earliest days of human civilization, we have sought to explain the natural phenomena we observe and harness their power for our own purposes. Whether it was the discovery of fire, the development of agriculture, or the invention of the wheel, each of these innovations required a proof of concept – a demonstration that a theoretical idea could be put into practice and produce tangible results.
When we imagine a reality, we look for evidence that justifies the energy we need to spend on making it real. Is that expenditure worth it?
Dreams cost effort.
Whether its a new job that we’re trying for, a new relationship we are imagining, or a new personality we’re trying to develop. we need some encouragement from real life scenarios that tell us that this is a worthwhile dream to pursue. And this also holds true for a dream someone else might be selling to us. They need to give us a proof of concept.
For every dream we sell, we need to give the buyer a prof of concept.
Because the brain does not get motivated by a thought itself, it gets motivated by the promise of what that thought could lead to. The more we help make that story clearer, the more motivated we will be. But therein also lies the risk of empty dreams that we indulge in because it feels so good. Demanding proof of concept marries the best part of both worlds - the dreaming and the practical planning.
Like 50 cents said, ‘the smell of victory love it so much, I can taste it’. The brain can chase any goal once it can ‘taste’ it. Let the proof of concept be that initial taste; biology will do the rest.
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