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“The principal and only way to make an heirloom product is to design something that people will need not just this year, but for the next 50 or 100 years.”

Quote by Saul Griffith

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Saul Griffith (born 1974) is an Australian-American inventor, entrepreneur, and scientist renowned for his innovative work in renewable energy and sustainable technology. He founded Otherlab and Rewiring America, and was awarded the MacArthur "Genius Grant" in 2007. His inventions span battery technology, solar energy, and desalination, making him one of the most influential inventors addressing climate change today. more

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