The Innovators Quotes by Walter Isaacson

 Favorite Quote

“Progress comes not only in great leaps but also from hundreds of small steps.” — Walter Isaacson

The Book in One Sentence

The Innovators walks you through the history of the digital revolution, showing how it was a combined effort of many creative minds over decades that enabled us to go from huge, clunky machines to the fast, globally connected devices in our pockets today.

Why should you read it?

The more familiar you are with what it was like to listen to music before smartphones and Spotify, the more you’ll appreciate the ubiquity of music we have today. The same is true for all kinds of technology, and in this book, you’ll learn how we made it into the computer, software, and then online age in the first place. Starting all the way from the beginning, Isaacson brilliantly connects the stories of brilliant minds, showing you what it takes to truly push humanity forward.

Key Takeaways

1. The first programmer was a woman, and her program was a result of math and poetry.
2. Hippies and hackers made the computer personal.
3. The internet was a combined effort of universities, the military, and private companies.