According to Jon Gertner’s article “True Innovation(Feb.25,2012)”, a problem that what the true innovation should be has been solved by the author through comparing the Bell’s Lab with some other traditional technology companies. He told us that the success of Bell’s Lab shows what is the true innovation like.
I think the way Bell Lab’s work is not good for a business. As in Bell Lab, what they finally want is some products or technologies new. The researchers are given enough time to step on their work and they don’t have to give any conclusion before a new result comes out. However, it’s quite different in business. The rhythm in market is so fast and changeable, people that are working in business should follow the demand of the market all the time to make profits. So it’s hard for them to run a plan that may cost several years. If the working style of Bell Lab is brought in business, it will be hard for them to be successful. For Kelly’s philosophy, I agree with that freedom is important in research. As we know, innovation is to find something new from the old things. It means people who is working on it should have a creative mind in everything. The demand of market should be the power to push it through, but not the pressure on the researchers. Working in science should not be in a hurry. They need time to get the most accuracy and realizable result.
You are right, the development of this world is too fast, but I don't think the innovation and business should follow this speed. because of this fast speed, all people pay more attention on how can get profit, not the nature of things. So, I think we should slow down our speed seeming as Bell Labs to find deeply.
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