
Ep113 "What's special about inventors?" (with Pablos Holman)
Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman
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The Unsung Heroes of Innovation
This chapter explores the critical yet undervalued role of inventors in driving progress and innovation, contrasting their recognition with that of artists. It highlights the story of Edward Jenner and the smallpox vaccine as an example of profound impact through inventive thinking. The discussion emphasizes the struggles inventors face in gaining acknowledgment and support, culminating in a glimpse of cutting-edge technologies like an indefinite energy-generating chip.
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