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Many of the traits that make Amazon unusual are now deeply ingrained in the culture. In fact, if I wanted to change them, I couldn't. The cultures are self-reinforcing, and that's a good thing.

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Jeff Bezos
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: January 12
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Albuquerque
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