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“The Last Days of Night is referenced as a novel about Thomas Edison, which influenced the author's thinking about Amazon's system of invention.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: system of invention
For: Readers interested in business innovation and the complexities of large-scale systems.
Key quote: “Well, first of all, let me start with the other quote on that page is from a book called The Last Days of Night about Thomas Edison.”
The host mentions 'The Last Days of Night' to illustrate the concept of invention systems, particularly in relation to Amazon's operational processes. This book serves as a lens to examine both the positive and negative impacts of such systems on innovation and business practices.