Breaking Bell | Writer Jon Gertner discusses AT&T’s impact on technological innovation | 5
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The Rise and Fall of Bell Labs
This chapter explores the complexities and challenges faced by AT&T and its innovative hub, Bell Labs, particularly regarding the impact of corporate balkanization on technological advancement. It discusses the unique environment at Bell Labs that facilitated groundbreaking research and examines the ramifications of AT&T's breakup on its future and the evolution of innovation funding. The conversation reflects on how the shift away from the long-term focus of Bell Labs towards a more immediate return model has shaped the current landscape of technological research and development.
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