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#17 – Eric von Hippel: Freeing Innovation

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The Power of Free Innovation

This chapter examines the rise of free innovation, where consumers create solutions for their own needs without seeking profit. It highlights examples like mountain biking and insulin administration improvements by parents, showcasing how user-driven innovations emerge from genuine needs. The discussion emphasizes the importance of altruism and shared solutions in innovation, while acknowledging the evolving relationship between consumer and producer innovations.

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