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Heidi Lamar

Heidi Lamar

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“Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian-born American actress and inventor known in science and technology for co-developing an early frequency-hopping spread spectrum communication system with composer George Antheil. Her ideas helped inspire later wireless communication technologies such as Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.”

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The manifesto · 14 principles
  1. Aim to leave something useful behind, not just something admired.
  2. Let imagination and technical thinking coexist; art and science can strengthen each other.
  3. Stay resilient in the face of reinvention, setbacks, and reinvention again.
  4. Value contribution over credit, but keep creating even when credit is delayed or denied.
  5. Do not underestimate the power of collaboration; great ideas can come from unexpected partnerships.
  6. Persistence matters: keep working on your ideas even if recognition comes late.
  7. Be inventive with the tools and knowledge you have; innovation often comes from combining different fields.
  8. Trust your instincts and pursue ideas even when others doubt them.
  9. Refuse to let beauty, fame, or public image define your worth.
  10. Protect your independence and make your own choices about work, relationships, and identity.
  11. Solve real problems, even if the solution seems unusual or ahead of its time.
  12. Use your intelligence creatively and practically, not just for display.
  13. Don’t accept the role others assign you if it limits your talents; be more than one thing.
  14. Keep your mind active and keep learning; never stop being curious about how things work.