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To the Best of Our Knowledge: American Invention Audiobook by Jim Fleming
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Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://audiobookspace.com/free Title: To the Best of Our Knowledge: American Invention Author: Jim Fleming Format: Original Recording Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-12 Publisher: Wisconsin Public Radio (To the Best of Our Knowledge) Genres: Radio & TV, Great Interviews Publisher's Summary: In this hour, if were going to talk about invention in the US we need to talk with Nathan Myrhvold. He was Microsofts first Chief Technology Officer. He holds 17 patents with Microsoft and 117 with his company Intellectual Ventures. But hes not just a billionaire tech-nerd. Hes also explored the worlds volcanoes. Studied penguin digestion. Found several T Rexes. Built a section of Babbages Difference Engine. Hes even the World Barbecue Grand Champion. Anne Strainchamps caught up with Myhrvold to talk about inventing and his six-volume, 2400-page, 52 pound cookbook called Modernist Cuisine. Next, why has America stopped inventing? Thats the pr