The Kanzius Machine – a promising intersection

Please read this story about John Kanzius who has invented a technique that may be a very promising breakthrough in cancer research. The interesting thing is that Kanzius has no background in science or medicine. Instead he has used an existing and very basic concept - radio waves – in a new way and a field where it hasn’t been used before. Maybe he saw this possibility because he is a layman and lacks the associative barriers that experts have. In any case the intersection makes it a very good example of Medici Effect innovation.

/Kristian Ribberström

Comments

[Jerod Crump]

Kristian, this is a great example of the Medici Effect being applied. While I don't think that John was probably actively seeking innovation as suggested in the book, he definitely had the "aha" moment. It's inspiring how he was able to take an established fact that radio waves excite and heat up metal and combine that with another field to create his idea. Thanks for sharing! I love hearing these stories; they help drive me in my own Medici Effect quest.

[Kristian Ribberström]

I'm glad you like the stories! And yes - Kanzius really shows us all how to invent. His solution makes you wonder how many rather basic but undiscovered intersections that are within reach. And I'm very curious about your Medici Effect quest...