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#530: Sir James Dyson — Founder of Dyson and Master Inventor on How to Turn the Mundane into Magic
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Sir James Dyson — Founder of Dyson and Master Inventor on How to Turn the Mundane into Magic | Brought to you by Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement and Theragun percussive muscle therapy devices. Sir James Dyson is the founder and chairman of Dyson. Through investment in science and technology and working alongside Dyson’s 6,000 engineers and scientists, he develops products that solve problems ignored by others. Sir James was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2015 and appointed to the Order of Merit in the 2016 New Year Honours. He was awarded a CBE in 1996 and a Knight Bachelor in 2007.James is the founder of James Dyson Foundation, inspiring the next generation of engineers through scholarships, engineering workshops, university partnerships, and the annual James Dyson Award, an international student design competition. In 2017 James established The Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology, where undergraduate engineers pay zero tuition and earn a full salary while completing their degree studies and working on real-life projects alongside world-experts in Dyson’s global engineering, research, and technology teams.James is the author of the new book Invention: A Life, the story of how he came to be an inventor himself and built Dyson, leading it to become one of the most inventive technology companies in the world.Please enjoy!*This episode is brought to you by BlockFi! BlockFi is building a bridge between cryptocurrencies and traditional financial and wealth-management products. I became excited enough about this company that I ended up becoming an investor.Their BlockFi Rewards Visa® Signature Credit Card provides an easy way to earn more Bitcoin because you can earn 3.5% in Bitcoin back on all purchases in your first 3 months and 1.5% forever after, with no annual fee. 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00:00 - 01:25 (01:25)
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BlockFi offers a wide spectrum of services, including an easy way to earn more Bitcoin with their Rewards Visa Signature credit card, buying/selling cryptocurrencies, and instant ACH for moving funds and trading. For a limited time, users can earn a crypto bonus of $15 to $250 in value.
Episode#530: Sir James Dyson — Founder of Dyson and Master Inventor on How to Turn the Mundane into Magic
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
James Dyson, founder of Dyson, talks about his newly released book "Invention" and the Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology, which offers undergraduate engineers a salary while they complete their degree and work on real-life projects.
01:25 - 09:59 (08:34)
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James Dyson, founder of Dyson, talks about his newly released book "Invention" and the Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology, which offers undergraduate engineers a salary while they complete their degree and work on real-life projects. He also briefly mentions a past joint company endeavor developing a boat that uses wheels to move across water.
Episode#530: Sir James Dyson — Founder of Dyson and Master Inventor on How to Turn the Mundane into Magic
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The best way to nurture curiosity and creativity in children is through discovery, failure, and being curious about things.
09:59 - 15:21 (05:22)
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The best way to nurture curiosity and creativity in children is through discovery, failure, and being curious about things. Offering opportunities like taking apart and reassembling machines can help foster these traits in children.
Episode#530: Sir James Dyson — Founder of Dyson and Master Inventor on How to Turn the Mundane into Magic
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The inventor behind the Dyson vacuum cleaner, James Dyson, shares the story of how he developed the cyclonic separation technology that revolutionized the industry.
15:21 - 22:01 (06:40)
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The inventor behind the Dyson vacuum cleaner, James Dyson, shares the story of how he developed the cyclonic separation technology that revolutionized the industry. He faced challenges in testing for dust capture, retention and airflow, but eventually succeeded in creating a more efficient appliance by replacing the traditional bag filter with cyclonic separation.
Episode#530: Sir James Dyson — Founder of Dyson and Master Inventor on How to Turn the Mundane into Magic
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, the guest discusses the process of experimentation, emphasizing the importance of testing one variable at a time and avoiding shortcuts to achieve successful results.
22:02 - 29:27 (07:25)
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In this episode, the guest discusses the process of experimentation, emphasizing the importance of testing one variable at a time and avoiding shortcuts to achieve successful results.
Episode#530: Sir James Dyson — Founder of Dyson and Master Inventor on How to Turn the Mundane into Magic
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Get a free vitamin D supplement and five free foods on top of Athletic Greens' all-in-one formula, which includes multi-vitamins, minerals, probiotics, prebiotics, digestive enzymes, adaptogens and more.
29:27 - 34:57 (05:29)
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Get a free vitamin D supplement and five free foods on top of Athletic Greens' all-in-one formula, which includes multi-vitamins, minerals, probiotics, prebiotics, digestive enzymes, adaptogens and more. Athletic Greens is convenient for getting nutrients when whole foods aren't accessible.
Episode#530: Sir James Dyson — Founder of Dyson and Master Inventor on How to Turn the Mundane into Magic
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker explains how he shifted from licensing the cyclonic technology to buying out his partner and developing it himself.
34:57 - 39:13 (04:16)
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The speaker explains how he shifted from licensing the cyclonic technology to buying out his partner and developing it himself. He also talks about the challenges of dealing with license agreements and relying on others to determine the success of a product.
Episode#530: Sir James Dyson — Founder of Dyson and Master Inventor on How to Turn the Mundane into Magic
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The founders of a vacuum cleaner company faced challenges trying to sell their product to retailers due to its unconventional design.
39:13 - 44:18 (05:04)
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The founders of a vacuum cleaner company faced challenges trying to sell their product to retailers due to its unconventional design. However, good filtration and effective vacuuming are crucial for a healthy home.
Episode#530: Sir James Dyson — Founder of Dyson and Master Inventor on How to Turn the Mundane into Magic
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast episode covers the innovative technologies developed by Citroen such as the hydropneumatic suspension and interconnected suspension, as well as Sony's commercialization of lithium ion batteries.
44:18 - 52:16 (07:58)
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This podcast episode covers the innovative technologies developed by Citroen such as the hydropneumatic suspension and interconnected suspension, as well as Sony's commercialization of lithium ion batteries. The speaker also discusses the high cost of new technology compared to older technology, using the example of high speed motors.
Episode#530: Sir James Dyson — Founder of Dyson and Master Inventor on How to Turn the Mundane into Magic
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The Air Blade Hand Dryer is a quick, efficient, and environmentally-friendly way to dry your hands.
52:16 - 57:27 (05:10)
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The Air Blade Hand Dryer is a quick, efficient, and environmentally-friendly way to dry your hands. It provides great airflow and pressure, without the waste of paper or excessive heat of traditional hand dryers.
Episode#530: Sir James Dyson — Founder of Dyson and Master Inventor on How to Turn the Mundane into Magic
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The shift to produce electric vehicles poses challenges as car manufacturers have to efficiently manage battery expenses, while also balancing the production of gas-guzzling SUVs which are still profitable.
57:27 - 1:04:41 (07:14)
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The shift to produce electric vehicles poses challenges as car manufacturers have to efficiently manage battery expenses, while also balancing the production of gas-guzzling SUVs which are still profitable. However, car companies have to adapt quickly to produce electric vehicles to remain relevant.
Episode#530: Sir James Dyson — Founder of Dyson and Master Inventor on How to Turn the Mundane into Magic
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
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1:04:42 - 1:12:13 (07:30)
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Episode#530: Sir James Dyson — Founder of Dyson and Master Inventor on How to Turn the Mundane into Magic
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
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1:12:13 - 1:20:59 (08:46)
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The speaker wants to inspire people who think engineering is a difficult subject and prove to them that with passion and dedication, it is possible to produce groundbreaking products that make a difference in the world.
Episode#530: Sir James Dyson — Founder of Dyson and Master Inventor on How to Turn the Mundane into Magic
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The book aims to inspire people to think like engineers, become more curious and ask better questions, even if they do not have any formal engineering training.
1:21:00 - 1:28:42 (07:42)
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The book aims to inspire people to think like engineers, become more curious and ask better questions, even if they do not have any formal engineering training. The book includes stories and lessons learned that will encourage people to pursue a career in engineering, specifically software, electrical or mechanical engineering.
Episode#530: Sir James Dyson — Founder of Dyson and Master Inventor on How to Turn the Mundane into Magic
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss' "Five Bullet Friday" email shares tips for relieving muscle pain and tension, whether you're an athlete or a regular person.
1:28:43 - 1:32:57 (04:13)
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Tim Ferriss' "Five Bullet Friday" email shares tips for relieving muscle pain and tension, whether you're an athlete or a regular person.
Episode#530: Sir James Dyson — Founder of Dyson and Master Inventor on How to Turn the Mundane into Magic
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
BlockFi offers a rewards credit card that earns 3.5% in Bitcoin back on purchases in the first three months and 1.5% thereafter with no annual fee.
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