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> recreate the same thing 4 times over, now you have a team of domain experts 4x the size [...] factor out the shared patterns

This is quite a helpful example. I have spent much of my career concerned about avoiding duplication of effort at all costs, and a significant counterweight just clicked with me.

Comparing parallel experiences for new insights is a core competency of our brains. It's true with many other animals as well.