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When it comes to scientific progress, many factors come into play: necessity, opportunity, resources, timing, and even luck. Yet perhaps most vital to scientific advancement are the drive, ingenuity, and influence of brilliant individuals. Learning about an invention’s history or a discovery gives insights into its genesis. The learning experience is enlivened by the inventors’ and innovators’ personalities.
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Dylla, H.F. (2020). Invention and Discovery: Fleming and Edison. In: Scientific Journeys. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55800-0_2
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