E10: The magic of Bell Labs
The CS Primer Show
Bell Labs' Unique Funding Model
- Bell Labs operated as a monopoly, enabling unique research investments.
- Information theory research, while foundational, didn't have direct ROI for Bell Labs.
- Despite lacking direct revenue generation from certain research, Bell Labs maintained scientific and technological creativity, raising questions about how they balanced rigor and investment.
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