and experimental camera work that occasionally follows the perspective of the tennis ball.

The only way to survive as an individual or a company is to internalize the In Through the Looking-Glass , the Red Queen tells Alice, “Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place.”

Drawing on sociological concepts like those discussed in The Sociology of Competition , the movie suggests that the rivalry between Art and Patrick is intensified—and perhaps even defined—by Tashi's presence. Conversely, their mutual attraction to each other is often channeled through their shared pursuit of her.

Challengers can come in various forms, from startups and scale-ups to spin-offs and new divisions of existing companies. They can be found in any industry, from tech and finance to healthcare and consumer goods. What unites them is a common desire to challenge the existing order and create a new paradigm.