
100 episodes

Engines of Our Ingenuity Houston Public Media
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4.8 • 131 Ratings
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The story of technological progress is one of drama and intrigue, sudden insight and plain hard work. Let’s explore technology’s spectacular failures and many magnificent success stories.
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Engines of Our Ingenuity 1076: Slave Inventors
Episode: 1076 Slave Inventors and question, "Who owns an idea?" Today, we ask, "Who should own a patent?"
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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2572: Melville and Anna Bissell
Episode: 2572 Melville and Anna Bissell and the Carpet Sweeper. Today, a husband and wife engineer success.
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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2684: Will Computers Replace Scientists?
Episode: 2684 Will Computers Replace Scientists? Today, will computers replace scientists?
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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2570: Celebrating Human Ingenuity
Episode: 2570 Celebrating Human Ingenuity. Today, a story in two parts.
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Engines of Our Ingenuity 1998: Fast Presses
Episode: 1998 Fast presses and the new literacy. Today, let the presses roll.
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Engines of Our Ingenuity 1709: Cap Wigington
Episode: 1709 Cap Wigington. Today, a remarkable architect.
Customer Reviews
My First Exposure to Science
I remember listening to this show everyday on my way to elementary school. Thank you, John Lienhart for the great memories.
Each episode is packed with knowledge, like an espresso bean.
Great starting point for exploring new subjects.
Broad range of subjects
The podcasters cover an amazing array of subjects, but each presented in an engaging short format.
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