Topic: W Edwards Deming

Matthew Cross discusses the etymology of "conspiracy" as "breathing together" and advocates for a "conspiracy of hope." He argues that personal transformation is the foundation for societal change and references Thomas Jefferson’s "pursuit of happiness" as a scientific necessity for health. He introduces Dr. W. Edwards Deming as a pivotal figure in his philosophy of quality and success.

Matthew Cross tells the story of Dr. W. Edwards Deming, an American statistician who helped rebuild Japan's economy after World War II. Deming's teachings on quality control led to the "Japanese Economic Miracle," eventually resulting in the creation of the prestigious Deming Prize in Japan. Cross notes that Deming remained largely unknown in the U.S. until an NBC documentary in 1980 titled "If Japan Can, Why Can't We?"