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The Books in the Box

Oxide and Friends

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Margin Notes and Innovation

In this chapter, the speakers share their humorous experiences with annotating low-quality books and how these marginalia can provide context for future readers. They highlight the life of inventor Joseph Gerber, discussing the importance of innovation while recommending a remarkable book that blends historical storytelling with personal reflection. The conversation also touches on themes of safety and failure, sparked by a humorous incident involving a keynote speaker's reckless choice.

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