Slate Technology

S1E7: A Clock in the Sky

Oct 17, 2018
Dava Sobel, author of Longitude, discusses the impact of prize challenges on innovation, focusing on the British government's tech prize in the 18th century. It explores the problem of determining longitude at sea and highlights the challenges faced by John Harrison and Ryan Holt. The chapter also explores the benefits of participating in prize competitions and the experience of sailing with Hudson River Community Sailing.
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