From the Editor's Desk

The myth of lone genius: How innovation clusters drive progress

Many cultures have the archetype of the lone genius. These are the hermitic scholars who isolate themselves from worldly concerns to focus on their studies, inventions, and arcane tomes. The thing is, this archetype is more myth and storytelling convenience than reality. Yes, there are examples of great minds who did their best work in solitude, but innovation tends to prefer groups of people sharing, vetting, and critiquing each other’s ideas through shared social networks.

Innovation clusters are a modern take on this historic trend. These hotbeds of creative businesses produce new technologies at fantastic rates. These businesses attract money, talent, and credentialed workers, which attracts more new industries to the area. Why they work and how they operate can shed light on the nature of innovation and offer a blueprint for a more inventive future.

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