Ep. 40 - Influential Media

About this episode

The episode explores the influential media that has shaped the careers of engineers and entrepreneurs.

In this episode of the Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast, we explore the influential media that has shaped our journeys as engineers and entrepreneurs. Join Stephen and Thea as they dive into the books, documentaries, and creators that have left a lasting impact on their careers. From the lessons learned in the world of open source hardware to the entrepreneurial spirit ignited by unexpected sources, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration. If you would like the links to these recommendations, our YouTube link to this episode has all of them in the Description: https://youtu.be/INYg_2RSEPo Stephen’s Inspiration ▶️ YouTube Video : Stephen Hawes Flamethrower ▶️ YouTube Video : Everett Bradford Flame Thrower Thea’s Recommendation 📚 Book : Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software Stephen’s Recommendation ▶️ YouTube Series : Crash Course: Computer Science ▶️ YouTube Channel : Ben Eater Thea’s Recommendation 📚 Book : Schiit Happened Stephen’s Recommendation 📝 Blog Post : Strategy Letter I: Ben and Jerry’s vs. Amazon 📚 Book : The Hardware Hacker by Bunnie Huang Thea’s Inspiration 👨‍🍳 Person : Gordon Ramsay ▶️ YouTube Video: Gordon Ramsay trained…

People in this episode

Hosts: Stephen, Thea

Topics covered

• influential media
• engineering
• entrepreneurship
• open source hardware
• inspiration
• books
• documentaries

Keywords

• influential media
• engineering
• entrepreneurship
• open source hardware
• books
• documentaries
• inspiration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ben and Jerry’s, Amazon

Books & works: Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software, Schiit Happened, The Hardware Hacker, Developing Hell: Launching Hades, Double Fine PsychOdyssey, Mayday: Air Disasters, Crash Course: Computer Science, Gordon Ramsay trained by Marco Pierre White, Gordon Ramsay makes the perfect scrambled eggs

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