Eric Hintz's guest appearances

Eric Hintz

Grating the Nutmeg

Hagley History Hangout

Perspectives on Science

Catherine Burns

Kevin Johnson

Katharine Hepburn

Michael Robinson

Benedict Arnold

Nathan Hale

Mary Rogers

Cameron Strang

Andy Evans

Stephen Kenny

Joe Martin

Sadiah Qureshi

Adam R. Shapiro

Natalia Molina

Lucas Richert

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In this episode of Perspectives, we speak with Eric Hintz, author of American Independent Inventors in an Era of Corporate R&amp;D.In his book, Eric Hintz describes how American independent inventors continued to innovate after the so-called "Golden Era of Invention" of the mid-to-late 19th century. Hintz argues that, while the first half of the twentieth century saw the rise of corporate R&amp;D that internalized invention within large firms, independent inventors such as Chester Carlson, Samuel Ruben, and others continued to develop important technologies outside of the corporate structure. However, large firms did not always compete or try to do away with independent inventors; indeed, they often collaborated with independent inventors when they could not produce useful or profitable technologies in-house. Hintz discusses the importance of the American patent system for the viability of invention, and notes the ways in which women and African-American inventors were able to use the patent system to not only profit from their creations, but also bolster their arguments for equal rights. Dr. Hintz ends by noting that the independent inventor is still alive and well in American society in the 21st century, especially in the areas of computing and biotechnology. Eric Hintz is a historian with the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History.For more information on our ever-growing library of podcasts, videos, and essays on the history of science, technology and medicine, please visit:www.chstm.org/perspectivesTo cite this podcast, please use footnote:Eric Hintz, interview, Perspectives, Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine, September 9, 2021, https://www.chstm.org/video/128.

In this episode of Perspectives, we speak with Eric Hintz, author of American Independent Inventors in an Era of Corporate R&amp;D. In his book, Eric Hintz describes how American independent inventors continued to innovate after the so-called "Golden Era of Invention" of the mid-to-late 19th century. Hintz argues that, while the first half of the twentieth century saw the rise of corporate R&amp;D that internalized invention within large firms, independent inventors such as Chester Carlson, Samuel Ruben, and others continued to develop important technologies outside of the corporate structure. However, large firms did not always compete or try to do away with independent inventors; indeed, they often collaborated with independent inventors when they could not produce useful or profitable technologies in-house. Hintz discusses the importance of the American patent system for the viability of invention, and notes the ways in which women and African-American inventors were able to use the patent system to not only profit from their creations, but also bolster their arguments for equal rights. Dr. Hintz ends by noting that the independent inventor is still alive and well in American society in the 21st century, especially in the areas of computing and biotechnology. Eric Hintz is a historian with the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History. For more information on our ever-growing library of podcasts, videos, and essays on the history of science, technology and medicine, please visit: <a href="http://www.chstm.org/perspectives" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.chstm.org/perspectives</a> To cite this podcast, please use footnote: Eric Hintz, interview, Perspectives, Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine, September 9, 2021, <a href="https://www.chstm.org/video/128" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.chstm.org/video/128</a>.

Eric Hintz — American Independent Inventors in an Era of Corporate R&D

The Smithsonian’s Eric Hintz reveals why he featured Hartford as one of six places of invention in a special exhibition at the National Museum of American History in Washington D.C. Find out how Samuel Colt, Elisha Root, and Mark Twain figure into the story and the ingredients he’s discovered that mark Connecticut as a standout place of invention in the late 19th century.   Visit ctexplored.org/listen for links to stories of invention, including episode 19’s interview with Connecticut Historical Society curator Ilene Frank about their exhibition, “Connecticut Innovates!,” on view through March 25, 2017.   Thank you to Eric Hintz and the Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation, and Jody Blankenship and the Connecticut Historical Society. This episode was produced by Elizabeth Normen and Patrick O’Sullivan.   Make a gift to support Grating the Nutmeg at ctexplored.org/friends and use coupon code “gratingthenutmeg” to designate your gift. Gifts will be shared between Connecticut Explored and the state historian for outreach.

The Smithsonian’s Eric Hintz reveals why he featured Hartford as one of six places of invention in a special exhibition at the National Museum of American History in Washington D.C. Find out how Samuel Colt, Elisha Root, and Mark Twain figure into the story and the ingredients he’s discovered that mark Connecticut as a standout place of invention in the late 19th century. Visit <a href="http://ctexplored.org/listen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ctexplored.org/listen</a> for links to stories of invention, including episode 19’s interview with Connecticut Historical Society curator Ilene Frank about their exhibition, “Connecticut Innovates!,” on view through March 25, 2017. Thank you to Eric Hintz and the Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation, and Jody Blankenship and the Connecticut Historical Society. This episode was produced by Elizabeth Normen and Patrick O’Sullivan. Make a gift to support Grating the Nutmeg at <a href="http://ctexplored.org/friends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ctexplored.org/friends</a> and use coupon code “gratingthenutmeg” to designate your gift. Gifts will be shared between Connecticut Explored and the state historian for outreach.

22. The Smithsonian's Eric Hintz: HARTFORD AS A PLACE OF INVENTION 