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A Conversation with Walter Isaacson

Collision Conference via YouTube

Overview

Engage in a thought-provoking conversation between Walter Isaacson of The Aspen Institute and Bill Owens from CBS News at Collision Conference 2017. Explore the minds of great innovators and geniuses as Isaacson shares insights from his extensive research and biographies. Discover the common traits that link figures like Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, Bill Gates, and Steve Jobs. Delve into the concept of the "genius complex" and understand the role of mathematics in innovation. Gain valuable perspectives on what drives groundbreaking thinkers and how their ideas shape our world in this illuminating 21-minute discussion.

Syllabus

Intro
The Innovators
Genius Complex
Common Traits
Math
Albert Einstein
Leonardo DaVinci
Bill Gates
Steve Jobs

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Collision Conference

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