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218. Bill Bryson (writer) – the most extraordinary machine

Think Again - a Big Think Podcast

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Unconventional Path to Success

The development of insulin involved a group of individuals who had a tumultuous relationship, including physical altercations, and disagreements over the credit for the discovery. Despite the chaotic circumstances, they ultimately achieved a successful outcome with the invention of insulin. This unconventional and tumultuous journey to success is often overshadowed by textbooks focusing solely on the scientific aspect rather than the dramatic human story behind the discovery.

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