Bloomberg Businessweek Looks at 85 Years of Innovation

The video discusses various innovations that have significantly impacted business and society, highlighting both historical and emerging technologies. It explores the influence of PowerPoint, the evolution of the fax machine, and the rise of the sharing economy. The video also delves into the challenges of ranking innovations, ultimately emphasizing the jet engine's role in globalization.

What was the primary focus when highlighting innovations in the discussion?

• The impact of social media on society

• Technological advancements in the last decade

• The rise of multibillion-dollar companies

• Ideas that have changed business and people's lives

Which innovation was initially designed for Macintosh before being acquired by Microsoft?

• FileMaker

• Excel

• PowerPoint

• Word

What is an example of a technology that was once important but later replaced?

• Email

• Smartphones

• Television

• Fax machine

Which companies are mentioned as not being very old but significant in the list of innovations?

• Google and Amazon

• Facebook and Twitter

• Netflix and Spotify

• Apple and Microsoft

What is considered the most significant innovation due to its impact on globalization?

• The Internet

• The jet engine

• The smartphone

• The personal computer

What is the main theme of the last 50-75 years according to the discussion?

• Rise of social media

• Globalization and integration

• Economic growth

• Technological advancements

What is the sharing economy described as in the discussion?

• A temporary trend

• A highly disruptive idea

• A government initiative

• A traditional business model