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Steve Wozniak

Engineer & Apple co-founder

Inventing, sharing, teaching

Wozniak talks about early scientific curiosity, the people who encouraged him, and bringing invention into the classroom.

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The beginnings of an inventor

In conversation with Jill Wolfson and student John Leyba, Wozniak recalls the books and teachers that encouraged his interest in science. The accompanying introduction follows his early computer designs, Apple's development and his later involvement in community and education projects.

Design as a way of teaching

Wozniak connects his approach to computer classes with the example of a teacher who developed his own lessons and assignments. His reflections on creative influences also link concise expression with the engineering satisfaction of achieving more using fewer parts.

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