Chapter
The Invention of Sound Recording
27:38 - 35:37 (07:58)
Thomas Edison and his colleague Edward Johnson invent an instrument that can record and reproduce speech at any future time, by recording the sound vibrations onto a prepared paper.
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In an experiment where different groups are asked to create the tallest tower using marshmallows, scotch tape, and spaghetti sticks, it's been observed that kindergarteners tend to outperform adults.
27:38 - 29:53 (02:14)
Summary
In an experiment where different groups are asked to create the tallest tower using marshmallows, scotch tape, and spaghetti sticks, it's been observed that kindergarteners tend to outperform adults. While adults spend initial minutes discussing a plan, they tend to struggle when it comes to adapting to the situation.
ChapterThe Invention of Sound Recording
EpisodeSPECIAL: Thomas Edison (Part 1)
PodcastMy First Million
Many people spend too much time thinking and not enough time experimenting and failing, which can lead to missed breakthroughs.
29:53 - 31:40 (01:47)
Summary
Many people spend too much time thinking and not enough time experimenting and failing, which can lead to missed breakthroughs. Late-night experimentation has been a key part of many successful companies' histories.
ChapterThe Invention of Sound Recording
EpisodeSPECIAL: Thomas Edison (Part 1)
PodcastMy First Million
Thomas Edison and his colleague Edward Johnson invented a device to record speech which could be replayed at any time, paving the way for modern voice recording technology.
31:40 - 35:37 (03:57)
Summary
Thomas Edison and his colleague Edward Johnson invented a device to record speech which could be replayed at any time, paving the way for modern voice recording technology.