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The Idea Factory
by Jon Gertner · 2012
Jon Gertner's history of Bell Labs and the research culture behind many foundational communications technologies.
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The Idea Factory
Documented citation: Very interested in what causes innovation - what kinds of people, questions, and environments.
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Why Mark Zuckerberg wants everyone to read about the lab that has won the most Nobel Prizes
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Business Insider · 2015-11-09 · accessed 2026-06-20
Business Insider reported that Zuckerberg chose The Idea Factory for A Year of Books and quoted his personal Facebook explanation.
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