Lex Fridman Podcast

Eric Schmidt: Google

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Dec 4, 2018
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ANECDOTE

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.
INSIGHT

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
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