The Future of Water: The Slingshot
Dean Kamen is possibly the world’s greatest living inventor. Although he has been well-known among futurists for years, he rose to wider fame when he invented the Segway in 2001. His inventions also include the world’s first wheelchair capable of climbing and descending stairs, and the world’s first drug infusion pump which is used to provide diabetics with insulin on an as-needed basis. Kamen is remarkable because unlike most inventors, he does not work under the umbrella of a large corporation, university, or government agency. He is truly a DIY innovator….(more)
