Hi Gunnar,
As you know I have been reading, let me try to see what I retain from the readings: (this is an exercise for me)
This story of the Bell Labs might be said to be based on the so-called linear model of innovation (basic research, applied research, development & innovation). This model, however, has been challenged, someone please helps here.
As everybody knows, invention is not the same as innovation. Innovation, understood today as commercialization of new/novel technology was made by Rupert Maclaurin (and not J.Schumpeter, Surprise!) (Bodin 2008 http://www.csiic.ca/PDF/IntellectualNo2.pdf ).
On the one hand, I think the author has a point - to challenge how innovation is defined and understood. (For a fascinating read for a history of innovation as a category, again Bodin 2008 http://www.csiic.ca/PDF/IntellectualNo1.pdf ).
On the other hand, I DOUBT that we WANT to resurrect the Bell Labs model. Something between Bell Labs and Facebook perhaps? And actually, I think there are many variations already existing. Or?
Best, Rosan
> Jon Gertner, author of a forthcoming book about Bell labs, had an article in The New York TImes a couple of days back. I finally got around to reading it this morning. Many of you may find it worth the read:
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> http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/26/opinion/sunday/innovation-and-the-bell-labs-miracle.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=thab1
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