Computer Origins - Wicked Inventions - S01 EP08 - History Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What lessons can be learned from history?

There are three lessons we've learned from history. The first is that you have to do it yourself if you want to change the world. You must make sure people are ready to change the way they live. Third, when you change the future, you have to make it better.

First, there are two ways to make the world better. One is fight for it. You can lose sight of the reason you started fighting.

While you cannot control their reactions to your ideas or how they present them, you can influence how they are presented. You'll inevitably fail if you set out to convince someone of something. If you try to convince someone to do something, you will fail.

Great movements were born out of an idea that was realized and then taken action. It doesn't matter if you're trying to create change or react to it. These are the rules that will help you make an impact.

Second, we have the ability to choose. We have two options: we can wait for life to happen to you or we can make it happen. This means that it is up to us to decide how we want our lives to be. Is it better to decide what kind of life we want or wait for someone else? Or, do we want control of our destiny and take control?

I believe that we are living in the golden age. There's more opportunity than ever before, creating a lot of excitement. People feel empowered, which is exciting.

This creates a problem. Because not everyone knows exactly what they want or even how to get it, it's important to figure out what you want and find a way to get it.

For example, let's say you want to buy a house. You could either sit back and expect someone to gift you a Home Depot gift certificate. Or you could ask yourself, "What would I love to do?" Look for a job which allows you to do that. Then, you can apply for financing.

Now let's imagine you wanted to travel around the world. Perhaps you are asking, "Where do i want to go?" You might then start saving money and researching other countries online. Finally, you would book a plane.

Now, let's say you didn't know what you wanted. In this case, you'd probably end-up doing one of the things. You can increase your chances to get what you want by asking these questions. It might seem ridiculous, but it's true.

The third lesson is that you can always improve your future no matter what happens. It is very simple. Our choices impact who we become and who we are.

Use history to your advantage, to learn from other people's failures and successes and to keep improving until success.

If you don’t believe that you have anything to contribute, then you are already behind. You must believe that you are capable of doing more than you thought possible.

You don't need to know everything in order to start. Start small, and work your way up. Think about what you've learned throughout your life. Which areas have you struggled with? What are you proud of? What were your greatest achievements?

Don't forget to remember that only you can limit your potential. You can accomplish anything, no matter what anyone tells you.

Benjamin Franklin once said that "Nothing will work without you."

Who was the first to say that those who don’t learn from history are ignorant?

Even though we want to live in an ideal universe where everyone learns through history, it's not possible to learn more from our failures.

It's not better to try something wrong than to learn how to do it right.

It is a mistake to not do it correctly the first time.

As long as you keep making changes, you'll eventually find out why you made the change in the first place.

You might even discover that you could have done it better the first time.

But that doesn't mean you shouldn't try again. You've learned a lot.

Even though you cannot avoid making mistakes completely, you can minimize them. That is what will make the difference in success or failure.

Acknowledging your mistakes is the first step. Then look at them objectively and ask yourself: "What did I learn?"

Your mistakes will only be lessons if your honesty is honest. They're learning experiences that can help you grow.

Thomas Edison was the victim of this fate. He failed numerous times before finally inventing light bulbs.

He didn't let his failures discourage him. Instead, each failure was an opportunity to improve his design.

Over time, he created the most popular type of lighting available today.

So, if you fail, don't get discouraged. Learn from your mistakes. These are your opportunities to learn.

And then, you can try again.

What can our mistakes teach?

You can learn from your mistakes. You'll learn something. Even more important, you can correct any mistakes you make. So don't sweat the small stuff because there's nothing wrong with making mistakes. We all make mistakes.

You might feel embarrassed if you've made a mistake, but it doesn't matter whether you feel bad. It is how you deal and learn from your mistakes that matters the most. If you allow them to get in the way of your growth, they will eventually eat away at your inner self. But if you view them as opportunities for growth, you'll come out stronger on the other side.

It is important to recognize and learn from your mistakes. Don't dwell on it; instead, focus on the next step. Keep moving.

Don't obsess over your mistakes. Instead, learn from your mistakes and look for ways you can improve. Learn from your failures and make improvements for tomorrow.

Successful Inventions Made By Accident

Inventors make errors. However, the way we react to those errors will determine whether our inventions turn out to be great successes or failures.

The fact is there are no accidents when it comes to invention. Each invention was created intentionally. There are no accidental inventions.

An invention is a deliberate act. A deliberate decision to create something new. Something that solves the problem. Someone's quality of life will be improved.

The key to success is not assuming that everything happens by accident. Instead of trying avoidable mistakes, learn from them.

We would love to tell you that invention is simple, but it's not. It takes hard work and perseverance to invent something. It's not a quick fix. It takes patience.

That means that you will have to spend much time thinking about issues and new ideas. What is it that people are most concerned about? What do they require?

Ask yourself these questions. These questions will help you decide what type of product or service to develop next.

This is possible only if you let go any preconceived notions. You should not make assumptions about the world's needs or wants. Listen carefully to potential and actual customers.

Learn what they really want. Not what they tell themselves they want.

Once you understand what they want, you must devise a method to deliver it. That's where invention begins.

What is the most valuable thing that you have learned in history?

There is no easy answer to this question. However, there are three main points to consider when thinking about learning. We must first realize that knowledge is power. Second, it is important to recognize that knowledge is cumulative. Third, we must appreciate how quickly knowledge changes.

Knowledge is power. Because it empowers people to make better decisions. Perfect information would make it easy to make informed decisions. We would always do exactly what we wanted without worrying about whether it was right or wrong.

Knowledge is not only power but also cumulative. Once we have learned something, we can continue adding knowledge to our brains. We become more and more intelligent as time goes by. Knowledge accumulates.

Let's move on to the next point. Although knowledge is cumulative, it doesn’t stay static very long. Knowledge is always changing. Every day, scientists discover new facts, theories, and ways of thinking. Discoveries are made all the time.

Our culture is particularly dependent upon technology which allows us to access knowledge instantly. Technology makes it possible to store vast amounts of data in digital form and share it among millions of people worldwide.

Globalization has changed how we think about technology. Globalization is the process of ideas and products spreading across borders. Globalization has made knowledge accessible to everyone.

The internet allows anyone to access information any where in the world. You can surf the internet, read books, listen to music and play video games. All of these activities require knowledge.

Information is becoming more accessible and more specialized. For example, if you go online today, you'll find hundreds of thousands of websites offering advice on topics such as health, finance, business, cooking, sports, and travel. These sites have information on every topic.

But if you go online to buy a car, you'll probably find only a few dozen sites offering automotive-related services and products. You won't find thousands of websites covering every subject. Instead, you'll only find a handful that deal with cars.

Experts in specific fields are able to create and share valuable knowledge. Experts often have a deep understanding of a particular field. Experts are also capable of producing high-quality content targeted at their audience.

This is great news for consumers as they no longer have to search through a lot of useless information. Instead, consumers can narrow their search to a select few websites that contain lots of useful information.

Experts can also benefit from specialization as they are able to build strong businesses around what they know. The buyer of a book expects the author will be knowledgeable enough to explain the subject clearly and concisely. He wants to feel confident that the author is able to convey his message.

Experts that aren't specialists risk losing potential clients who expect them to be experts.

It's not necessary to be a specialist in only one area. Most people are experts in multiple areas today. A specialist could be an accountant. Not only are we likely to be a parent or spouse, but also friends, family, and fans.

Experts agree that it is impossible to succeed in one area without being skilled in another.

So how can you become an expert across multiple fields? The simple answer is practice. It takes practice to master a skill. Once you've made progress, keep going until people are able to recognize your knowledge.

Many industries today are dedicated to helping others accomplish this goal. Many courses, workshops and seminars, as well as schools, teach how to quickly gain knowledge.

Statistics

• It is estimated that more than 400,000 workers died; some are said to be buried in the long wall. (knownepal.net)
• During the Peak of her power, She commanded over 1,800 pirate ships and an estimated 80,000 men. (knownepal.net)
• But 95% of amputations were done with anesthesia, u/Thrabalen points out. (lifehacker.com)
• According to Smithsonian, mailing young James Beagle through postage cost only 15 cents, although his parents paid him $50. (medium.com)
• For example, your chance of survival might go from 10% to 30% in some zones. (lifehacker.com)

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How To

How did propaganda become marketing history.

The term "propaganda", as it is commonly known, was first used by Max Weber (1879), a German sociologist. He derived the term from the Greek "praopagos", meaning "to speak well." The Latin verb propaganda, which can be translated as "nearby", or "at hand," and its noun "agogos, which can translate to "speech" or discourse, are the sources of the word. It is "a systematic effort towards shaping attitudes and behaviour."

George Orwell, British journalist wrote in "Propaganda," a 1928 book that he published. "To understand the true nature and purpose of propaganda, it is not the intention make people believe any thing; it is only to change their beliefs... It is designed to make them agree with one thing instead of the other."

Edward Bernays (1891 - 1995), who served as Sigmund Freud's nephew and psychoanalyst, became famous after he invented the term "public relations" in 1922. He believed that "the conscious manipulation of the organised habits and opinions by the masses is an integral part of a democratic nation." In 1927, he founded the public relations firm "Bernays & Company," where he worked until 1955.

Bernays devised a technique called "engineering consent" to influence public opinion using advertising and publicity campaigns. This was from the 1920s to 1950s. His methods were later adopted by mass media outlets such as Time Magazine and CBS News. Bernays became a close collaborator with corporations and government agencies in order to influence public opinion after World War II. His clients included Johnson & Johnson and General Electric as well as Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola.

His most notable client was the tobacco industry. In 1939, he helped Philip Morris develop a campaign against smoking, which resulted in the Surgeon General recommending that smoking should be banned indoors. This led to the passage of the Cigarette Advertising Act in 1965, which prohibited any cigarette advertisement in print media, including magazines, newspapers, and television.

He also offered advice to President Franklin D Roosevelt concerning how to deal the Great Depression's growing labor movement. Bernays recommended that the president declare a war on hunger and use federal government power to ensure adequate food supply. This strategy made it look like the government was a father figure and helped the president to win re-election in 36.

Bernays began to promote the idea that radio listening could increase radio sales as radio popularity grew. In the 1930s, Bernays introduced the concepts of "branding", and "advertising". He believed that people could be influenced if they appealed to their emotions and made them feel special. He promoted the slogan "Have it all!" In 1933, he encouraged women to purchase war bonds.

He created "Young People for Freedom" in 1944. The group's goal was to encourage Americans aged 18-30 to vote Republican. Dwight Eisenhower won, in 1952, the presidency after Bernays' efforts.

In 1953, Bernays persuaded the CIA to stage a coup in Iran, replacing Mohammad Mosaddegh with Shah Reza Pahlevi. This was done to stop Mosaddegh's nationalization of Iranian oil fields. Bernays published articles after the coup praising the new regime for being "moderate", "progressive,"and "modernized".

Bernays also received numerous awards throughout his career.