Why Bell Labs Worked

Hallowed is the name of Bell Labs. It falls from many an ambitious lip, seeking to conjure forth lost magic for their pet jar. Some zealots go further. They attempt the most venerated of summons — to materialize an Apollo. The conjuring proceeds with hope. It is extremely exciting and hopeful to be a part of such an endeavor. Naked hope sparks the flame of conviction. Sponsors are found. Press releases are released. Social media is social-ed. Applications are announced... It's real! And then there's silence. Louder the start; quieter the end. Many an aspiring titan ends up wandering the plains of human endeavor with an open jar; forever searching for magic to bottle. Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published qualitatively & quantifiably different Alexander Graham Bell was prolific. His interests spanned hydrofoils (see footage above), metal detectors, optical data transmission, aviation, genetics, acoustics and early electrification. Bell used his fi ... Read full article.