The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation
Jon Gertner
Apr 2012 · Recorded Books · Narrated by Chris Sorensen
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In The Idea Factory, New York Times Magazine writer Jon Gertner reveals how Bell Labs served as an incubator for scientific innovation from the 1920s through the 1980s. In its heyday, Bell Labs boasted nearly 15,000 employees, 1,200 of whom held PhDs and 13 of whom won Nobel Prizes. Thriving in a work environment that embraced new ideas, Bell Labs scientists introduced concepts that still propel many of today's most exciting technologies.
In The Idea Factory, New York Times Magazine writer Jon Gertner reveals how Bell Labs served as an incubator for scientific innovation from the 1920s through the 1980s. In its heyday, Bell Labs boasted nearly 15,000 employees, 1,200 of whom held PhDs and 13 of whom won Nobel Prizes. Thriving in a...
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Cledden Obeng-Poku
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March 25, 2026
Great insights on the remarkable collaboration of great entities driving science research and innovation. Modern information technology and its infrastructure owes a lot to them!
Josh
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January 22, 2026
great book! i would have liked to hear a little more about software development but i learned so much from this book I dont mind in the slightest
Jonas Vollmer
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