Institute for New Economic Thinking
Invention vs Innovation
In its purest sense, “invention“ can be defined as the creation of a product or introduction of a process for the first time. “Innovation,” on the other hand, occurs if someone improves on or makes a significant contribution to an...
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Young Innovators: Transforming Everyday Challenges with Ingenious Inventions
Explore the fascinating world of young inventors who transform daily inconveniences into innovative solutions. From an automatic laundry-protecting tarpaulin to a bicycle that changes gears by itself, this video showcases how creative...
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A Life Devoted to Love and Inventions
Corradino D'Ascanio married Paola Paolini, a musician from a wealthy family, in 1917. Their relationship was marked by deep love and creative communication, like his invention of a telephone system to speak with her secretly. Despite...
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Corradino D’Ascanio: the Man Who Invented the Helicoper and the Vespa
Researchers, historians, engineers, friends, and relatives describe the ups and downs of Corradino D’Ascanio, the man who invented the helicopter, the variable pitch propeller, and the most famous scooter in the world: the Vespa. He was...
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The Invention of the Phonograph
Thomas Edison, the man who invented the light bulb, also came up with the basic idea for how to record sound. He attached a needle to the diaphragm of a telephone receiver, which etched sound vibrations onto a quickly moving paper. This...
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The Lasting Legacy of the Man Who Invented the Vespa
Corradino D'Ascanio never felt a strong personal connection to the Vespa, considering it merely a project he completed under Piaggio's direction, with his true passion always being the development of the helicopter. Despite his lack of...
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How the Vespa Was Invented
After his initial partnership, Corradino D'Ascanio was hired by Piaggio as the designer for the "adjustable pitch helix" and later became Project Manager for the Air Force. Despite his success in aircraft design, the destruction of the...
TED Talks
TED: The playful wonderland behind great inventions | Steven Johnson
Necessity is the mother of invention, right? Well, not always. Steven Johnson shows us how some of the most transformative ideas and technologies, like the computer, didn't emerge out of necessity at all but instead from the strange...
SciShow
4 Real Inventions Inspired by Science Fiction
Where science fiction becomes science fact - that is the place Hank is exploring in today's episode of SciShow. Many inventions we use today were first imagined in stories that described fantastical futures. Hank talks about the origins...
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Joseph N Jackson: Inventor of the Remote Control
Thanks to Joseph N Jackson, we no longer have to get up and walk to the television to change the channel. Learn about the man who invented the remote control and other useful electronics.
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Technological Change: Invention, Innovation, and Market Incentives
The video is a lecture about the topic of technological change, specifically focusing on the difference between invention and innovation and how they relate to firms and markets. The lecturer discusses the positive effects of...
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Genius Unleashed: The Marvel of Modern Invention
Venture into the world of Armand and Victor, twin brothers who transform everyday items into extraordinary inventions in their garage. From a magic carpet that powers devices to a fan that spins with a simple approach, this video...
AllTime 10s
10 Technologies You Never Knew Were Invented By NASA
When people think of NASA, they tend to think of the Apollo space missions and the iconic line 'Houston, we have a problem'. But NASA have also invented a fair few technologies that have shaped the way we live today.
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Threats and Opportunities of Technological Change
This video provides an overview of the impact of technological advancements on businesses and their strategies. The presenter discusses the changing nature of technology through the decades, from the development of the internet to the...
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Behind the Strange Invention that Could Change Ships Propulsion Forever
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for an overview of the development of new technologies to power the future of commercial ship around the world. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious...
SciShow
The Grandfather of the Computer was the Loom
In the early 19th century, a French weaver named Joseph-Marie Jacquard was searching for a better way to make fabric. And in so doing, he managed to invent a loom that inspired the first proper computer. Hosted by: Savannah Geary...
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How NASA Gave Us a Better Mattress
NASA scientists are said to have invented a lot of household items over the decades. Some, like Velcro, or Tang, or the first cordless power tools, are misattributions. But other claims are totally legit. And you probably own at least...
TED-Ed
Why good ideas get trapped in the valley of death -- and how to rescue them | TED-Ed
All new products must pass through the "valley of death" before they reach the market. Many never make it out, and sometimes that's OK -- if they don't work, don't fill a need or for any number of reasons. One of the fields where this...
SciShow
8 Useful Technologies Inspired by Nature
We're pretty good at inventing things, but stealing from nature is a great way to solve some problems! Hosted by: Michael Aranda SciShow has a spinoff podcast! It's called SciShow Tangents. Check it out at http://www.scishowtangents.org...
SciShow
8 Useful Technologies Inspired by Nature
We're pretty good at inventing things, but stealing from nature is a great way to solve some problems!
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Shirley Jackson: the First African American Woman to Receive a Doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Born on August 5, 1946, Shirley Jackson is the first African-American woman to receive a doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the first African-American woman to serve as president at a top-ranked research...
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Marie Van Brittan Brown
Marie Van Brittan Brown was the inventor of the first home security system. She is also credited with the invention of the first closed-circuit television. Brown was born in Queens, New York, on October 22, 1922, and resided there until...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Exploring New Economic Space | #6 | Venture Capital in the 21st Century
What is the relationship between core general purpose technologies (e.g. steam engine, electricity, computers) and the sectors to which they are applied (e.g. railways, radio communications, e-commerce)? There is positive feedback...
Bedtime History
Silicon Valley for Kids
Learn about Silicon Valley, the place where many of our favorite tech gadgets and apps were invented! We’ll talk about how it all started, the awesome companies that grew there, and the big ideas that make it so cool. You’ll also hear...