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Walter Isaacson on the Innovative Genius

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Ben Franklin, Albert Einstein, Steve Jobs: their relentless curiosity and drive to create resulted in cornerstones of discovery and invention that continue to move our world forward.

Former CNN chairman and bestselling author Walter Isaacson discusses the genius of creativity that's exemplified by these three extraordinary men. What did they have in common? Where did their individuality and drive come from? Where does eccentricity end and genius begin? And can the world nurture creative geniuses of this caliber today?