Curiosity and Persistence
Jim's early fascination with how things work drove him to dismantle his grandfather's pocket watch, despite the consequences. Faced with limited career options for Black individuals in his community, he defied expectations by switching from biology to physics, ultimately leading to a groundbreaking career at Bell Labs. His invention of the foil electric microphone was born not from a single problem to solve, but from a relentless pursuit of knowledge and innovation.In this clip
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James West On Invention And Inclusion In Science
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