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Now, a great way of using the previously discussed media tech theories is to apply them to the development of a past media technology, for example radio. Filmmaker, Ken Burns, told the story of radio in his documentary "Empire of the Air." Notice the story is not as much about the technology as it is about the people (the innovators). Media tech is people too.
In the documentary, Burns highlights the story of Lee de Forest, for example. How does his story compare to modern-day media tech innovators like Steve Jobs? Is there a common story for media tech innovators?
Here is a short YouTube video on de Forest's audion.
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