E10: The magic of Bell Labs
The CS Primer Show
Jon Gertner's Bell Labs Book Journey
- Jon Gertner, growing up in New Jersey, was intrigued by Bell Labs.
- He embarked on writing a book about it, despite financial challenges and skepticism from others.
- The messy, untended archives and the gradual discovery of compelling characters and innovations fueled his excitement.
- His belief in the importance of the story, even if it didn't sell well, kept him motivated.
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