E10: The magic of Bell Labs
The CS Primer Show
The Mundanity of Innovation
- The Beatles' "Get Back" documentary offers a glimpse into the often-mundane reality of innovation.
- It shows how even legendary creators like the Beatles struggled with interpersonal conflicts, jealousy, and creative blocks.
- Despite these challenges, moments of "magical greatness" emerged, such as Paul McCartney composing "Get Back" while seemingly jamming alone.
- This mirrors the innovation process at Bell Labs, where breakthroughs like the transistor were interspersed with long periods of seemingly uneventful work.
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