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The History of Great Inventions

James Dyson
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“James Dyson is one of my entrepreneur heroes. And what I love about one of the hidden things that people don't know is he wrote a book called the history of great inventions.”

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FoundersSep 18, 2021
#205 James Dyson (Invention: A Life)
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“James wrote a book, it's called the history of great inventions. He's kind of just like the introduction, or the part I read for the podcast that served as introduction to this podcast.”

Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: importance of engineering education
For: Young aspiring engineers and innovators
Key quote: “This book is aimed at encouraging them.”
The host emphasizes James Dyson's advocacy for engineering and creativity, highlighting the book's aim to inspire young people to pursue careers in technology. Dyson's approach combines historical knowledge with modern innovation, making it a valuable read for those interested in engineering and invention.
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FoundersAug 27, 2021
#200 James Dyson (Against the Odds)
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“This book is described as a collection of mini Wikipedia articles about 500 inventions over tens of thousands of years, written by James Dyson.”

Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: James Dyson's entrepreneurial journey
For: Aspiring inventors and entrepreneurs
Key quote: “Believe me. There are a lot of them.”
The host mentions 'The History of Great Inventions' as a significant resource for inventors and entrepreneurs, highlighting its role in providing guidance based on Dyson's experiences. The book serves as a dialogue to answer the many questions Dyson receives from aspiring inventors, making it a valuable read for those facing challenges in their own ventures.