This is a great post because it helps evaluate the very different goals of various organizations. That is, it shows that the "products" of large institutions (

This is a great post because it helps evaluate the very different goals of various organizations. That is, it shows that the "products" of large institutions (government, higher-ed, corporate firms) are not necessarily those of smaller businesses (start-ups, boutiques, small non-profits). It also helps us consider what exactly "failing" is (it has very different meanings if you're a hacking in your free time or applying for a CS PhD, even if the output is very similar). So, in short, one man's "useless paper," may be another's inspiration. I'm not saying all products are the same, but it's important to evaluate context and think carefully about the complexity of a product's "worth." I mean, finding value (or being able to extract value) from "junk" is a goal for most entrepreneurs.