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Childhood Inspiration
- Eric Schmidt's early tech love stemmed from the 1960s space race, launching model rockets.
- Today's generation finds similar inspiration in video games and online activities.
The Drive to Create
- Individuals are driven by a sense of ownership and impact when they discover they can create something new.
- This drive fuels learning and knowledge acquisition, as seen with open-source contributions.
Early Programming and Xerox PARC
- In the 1970s, Eric Schmidt created a program called Lex, experiencing the magic of creating something from nothing.
- He later worked at Xerox PARC, where he recognized the significance of the Alto, a predecessor to modern personal computers.