Who Invented Television When?
John Baird’s mechanical television invention, in 1923, is based on the inventions of many others. Particularly, its scanning disk is the invention of Paul Julius Gottlieb Nipkow—giving birth to image…
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Light Bulb Invention – a journey of finding better means in getting an essential job done
The Light Bulb invention spans almost 200 years. It all began in 1809 when Humphrey Davy connected two wires to a battery and used charcoal strips as electrodes in producing…
Firms and Nations Grow and Wither—due to technology dynamics
Why did Germany or Saudi Arabia become rich? Is there a possibility that they can suffer from the withering of their Wealth? Of course! Among many other factors, technology dynamics…
Strategies for Building High-tech Industry
High-tech has been a lucrative industry. Notably, it has been at the core of driving the third industrial revolution. Moreover, it will remain at the core of unfolding the Fourth…
Entering into Idea Economy—household appliances route
Creating economic value out of ideas offers an endless frontier for producing increasing Wealth from depleting resources. However, most of the developing countries are not into it. In order to…
Third Industrial Revolution—software & data
Unlike the past two industrial revolutions, innovations have been unfolding in the software and information space driving the third industrial revolution. The Transistor is the technology core. Continued progression of…
Second Industrial Revolution in Perspective
This writeup articulates the 2nd industrial revolution as the unfolding of creative waves around a set of emerging technology core
Software Business Model for Automobiles
As soon as we drive our new car out of the showroom, the vehicle’s value starts diminishing. However, that does not happen for software running on our smartphones. Like the…
Uprising of Japan’s Tinkerers to Innovators– lesson to be drawn for entering into the idea economy
In Japan’s industrial economy, some of the names are common. They are Toshiba, Canon, Honda, and Panasonic. They are also global Innovation icons. However, all of them began the journey…
Sophia Robot—does it offer a misleading impression?
Sophia Robot is an artificially intelligent Humanoid robot with citizenship. Many dignitaries of the world have become excited upon talking to and listening to her smart human-like responses. Among her…
Invention and Evolution of Light Bulb—more than a spark in the mind of a genius
The light bulb is a metaphor for invention and Innovation. Often, we think that a creative spark in the mind of genius leads to a great invention, leading to innovations…
Steve Jobs Creation–magical or logical?
Steve jobs creation impresses all of us. Often, we show an addictive association with his creation–Mac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. He used this magical power to create the Apple Computer…