Inventors Who Didn't Invent What They Are Famous for Inventing

There is also a difference between invention and innovation (including successful commercialization.)

Apple didn't invent GUI-based computers, MP3 players, smartphones, tablet PCs, smartwatches, wireless earphones, or ARM-based laptops. But the Mac, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple watch, AirPods, and M1 MacBook Air were all category-defining products.

At a fundamental level, our society works by giving the corporate spokesperson credit for everything thought up or done in their organization. Really, credit for a whole lotta other claims too. CEOs and spokespeople are more brand avatars with megaphones, than actual people dealing in fact. Unfortunately this setup confuses hero worshippers.

no mention of thomas edison not inventing the lightbulb?

WSJ Gift link: https://www.wsj.com/tech/us-famous-inventions-inventors-wron...

Personally I think Gauss gets a little more credit than he strictly deserves.

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