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“If this is preparation for life, where in the world, where in the relationship with our colleagues, where in the industrial domain, where ever again, anywhere in life, is a person given this curious sequence of prepared talks and prepared questions, questions to which the answers are known?”

Quote by Edwin Land

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Edwin Land, born on May 7, 1909, was an American scientist renowned for his contributions to photography. He is best known for inventing the Polaroid instant film, which revolutionized the photography industry. Land's achievements extended beyond photography, including innovations in optics, physics, and engineering. more

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