Here's my conversation with James Dyson, founder of @Dyson. 0:00 Introduction: A Love for History and Technology 0:48 The Inspiration Behind Writing a History of Great Inventions 2:01 The Importance of Learning from History 2:38 The Struggles and Triumphs of Starting Founders 3:53 Embracing Failure and the Joy of Experimentation 5:38 Discovering a Passion for Engineering 7:10 The Influence of Jeremy Fry 10:39 Lessons Learned from the Sea Truck 12:16 The Value of Naivety in Innovation 15:35 The Dyson Institute: A New Approach to Education 21:47 The Decision to Leave and Start the Ballbarrow 23:04 Reflections on Risk and Personal Loss 30:49 The Challenges of the Ballbarrow Business 37:24 The Importance of Persistence 37:46 Accidental Discoveries in Engineering 38:34 The Cyclone Vacuum Cleaner Invention 42:44 Challenges of Seasonal Products 45:15 The Struggles of Licensing and Manufacturing 49:06 The Coach House: Birthplace of Innovation 52:25 The Journey of Prototyping 55:42 The Role of Hands-On Work in Innovation 1:04:29 The Electric Car Project 1:08:44 Reflecting on Painful Experiences 1:09:33 High Energy and Health Optimization 1:10:59 Applying Skills to New Products 1:13:13 Focus and Single-Mindedness 1:16:14 The Journey of Dyson's Vacuum Cleaner 1:27:35 Dogged Determination and Success...