The Innovators
The Innovators
Walter Isaacson
Sheryl Sandberg
A fascinating history of the digital revolution, including the critical but often forgotten role women played from the beginning. - Sheryl Sandberg
Chris Fussell
The history of how great ideas evolve. - Chris Fussell
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The Innovators

The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution

Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson
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Walter Isaacson
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In "The Innovators," Walter Isaacson, the acclaimed biographer of Steve Jobs, weaves together the compelling narratives of the brilliant minds who forged the digital age, tracing the evolution of the computer and the Internet. From Ada Lovelace, the prophetic mathematician who in the 1840s conceptualized the foundational principles of computing, to contemporary titans like Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, Isaacson masterfully chronicles the symbiotic relationships, the bursts of genius, and the serendipitous moments that propelled the digital revolution forward. This meticulously researched saga not only delves into the individual genius of these innovators but also illuminates the critical importance of collaboration and teamwork in the creation of groundbreaking technologies. Isaacson's narrative is a testament to the human spirit of innovation, exploring the depths of creativity, perseverance, and visionary thinking that enabled these pioneers to transform their wild imaginations into tangible realities, fundamentally reshaping the world. Set against the backdrop of societal and technological upheaval, "The Innovators" is an indispensable guide to understanding how radical ideas come to be, and a celebration of the indomitable inventors who, through a blend of intelligence, persistence, and collaborative spirit, have gifted us the digital landscape of the twenty-first century. Through this riveting exploration, Isaacson not only charts the history of digital innovation but also offers invaluable insights into how innovation, at its core, truly happens.

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2011
7 Oct
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The history of how great ideas evolve. - Chris Fussell
A fascinating history of the digital revolution, including the critical but often forgotten role women played from the beginning. - Sheryl Sandberg
But the main lesson to draw from the birth of computers is that innovation is usually a group effort, involving collaboration between visionaries and engineers, and that creativity comes from drawing on many sources. Only in storybooks do inventions come like a thunderbolt, or a lightbulb popping out of the head of a lone individual in a basement or garret or garage.
— Walter Isaacson, The Innovators

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