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Quote by Nathan Myhrvold

“Crazy ideas sometimes work, and the technological society that we have is built on a foundation of those crazy ideas that work.”

Quote by Nathan Myhrvold

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Nathan Myhrvold

Nathan Myhrvold is an American computer scientist, entrepreneur, and author. He is recognized for his contributions to artificial intelligence and his role in co-founding Microsoft. Myhrvold has been involved in various business ventures, serving as the CEO of Intellectual Ventures. more

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