The Inevitability of Innovation

• Innovation exhibits a remarkable sense of inevitability, demonstrated by the continuous advancement in computer technology as observed in Moore's Law.
• If key figures like Edison or Sergey Brin hadn't made their contributions, alternatives would likely have emerged.
• This challenges the 'great man' theory of innovation, suggesting a more collective, distributed process.
• Even with extensive documentation, identifying the sole inventor of the computer remains impossible, showcasing the collaborative nature of innovation.
• Innovation is less about individual contributions and more a collective, emergent phenomenon.