Inventor cards: Men of the 21st Century

Inventor cards: Men of the 21st Century [∞]

Card Set: 21st-Century Male Inventors

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1. Elon Musk (b. 1971)

Invention/Contributions: Tesla Electric Cars, SpaceX Rockets

Interesting Facts:

• Founded SpaceX to make space travel more accessible and aims to colonize Mars.
• Revolutionized the electric vehicle industry with Tesla.

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2. Tim Berners-Lee (b. 1955)

Invention: World Wide Web

Interesting Facts:

• Invented the first web browser and the foundation of modern internet technology.
• Advocates for net neutrality and open web access for all.

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3. Jack Dorsey (b. 1976)

Invention: Twitter (Social Media Platform)

Interesting Facts:

• Co-founded Twitter, changing the way people communicate globally.
• Also founded Square, a financial technology company that simplifies payments.

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4. James Dyson (b. 1947)

Invention: Dyson Vacuum Cleaner (Bagless Technology)

Interesting Facts:

• Revolutionized home appliances with innovative designs and efficiency.
• Expanded into air purifiers, hand dryers, and bladeless fans.

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5. Mark Zuckerberg (b. 1984)

Invention: Facebook (Social Media Platform)

Interesting Facts:

• Co-founded Facebook, one of the largest social media networks in the world.
• Aims to connect the globe with affordable internet through his projects.

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6. Larry Page (b. 1973) and Sergey Brin (b. 1973)

Invention: Google Search Engine

Interesting Facts:

• Created an algorithm that revolutionized internet searches.
• Expanded Google into a global tech giant with products like YouTube and Android.

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7. Steve Wozniak (b. 1950)

Invention: Apple I and Apple II Computers

Interesting Facts:

• Co-founded Apple with Steve Jobs and built the first successful personal computers.
• Known as the engineering genius behind Apple's early innovations.

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8. Tony Fadell (b. 1969)

Invention: iPod and Nest Thermostat

Interesting Facts:

• Played a key role in developing Apple's iPod, transforming the music industry.
• Founded Nest Labs, creating smart home products like the Nest Thermostat.

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9. Sebastian Thrun (b. 1967)

Invention/Contributions: Self-Driving Cars, Online Education

Interesting Facts:

• Pioneered autonomous vehicle technology at Google.
• Co-founded Udacity, a platform for online learning.

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10. Vitalik Buterin (b. 1994)

Invention: Ethereum Blockchain Platform

Interesting Facts:

• Developed Ethereum, which introduced smart contracts and decentralized applications.
• Revolutionized the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.

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