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A Triumph of Genius, Edwin Land, Polaroid, and the Kodak Patent War

Robert K. Fierstein
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There's an entire book that I read. It's very fascinating because it focuses on this, this huge patent infringement case between Kodak and Polaroid, which Polaroid wins.

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This book is mentioned in relation to Edwin Land's acceptance speech, encouraging a sense of adventure and exploration.

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The speaker references 'A Triumph of Genius' in relation to the sacrifices and hard things one does in life, highlighting Edwin Land's influence as an entrepreneur.

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The excerpt discusses the influence of Edwin Land on Steve Jobs and highlights the book 'A Triumph of Genius' which details Land's life and contributions, particularly in relation to Polaroid and Kodak.

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Edwin Land's influence
For: Individuals interested in innovation and entrepreneurship
Key quote: As a colleague acknowledged many years later, this man never had an ordinary reaction to anything.
The host discusses Edwin Land's significant impact on innovation and compares him to Steve Jobs, highlighting their shared qualities. The mention of the book serves to provide deeper insights into Land's personality and contributions, emphasizing the importance of his ideas and work ethic.
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I'm going to be covering a giant book on Edwin Land. It's called A Triumph for Genius, Edwin Land, Polaroid, and the Kodak Patent War.