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Invention, Discovery, and Bell Labs with Venkatesh Narayanamurti [Idea Machines #27]

Idea Machines

CHAPTER

Visionary Research at Bell Labs and Industrial Labs

The chapter explores the visionary research approach at Bell Labs and other industrial labs like Jupon, RCA, and Xerox Park, emphasizing the importance of imagination and undivided research efforts. It discusses the historical biases against engineering, the consequences of short-term profit-driven decisions by corporations, and advocates for a holistic approach to research and innovation.

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