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How a Failed Wartime Rubber Became Silly Putty · SUN
Audio Course
Psychology & Relationships
How a Failed Wartime Rubber Became Silly Putty
Introduction
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2:23
Episodes
Transcript
0. Introduction
2:23
1. From War Effort to Playroom: The Unexpected Birth of Silly Putty
5:19
2. The Physics of Play: Viscoelasticity and Non‑Newtonian Magic
5:40
3. From Lab Bench to Easter Egg: The Marketing Breakthrough
4:54
4. Corporate Ownership: From GE to Binney & Smith to Crayola
4:39
5. Cultural Impact: Art, Science, and Pop‑Culture Phenomena
3:11
6. Conflicting Invention Narratives: Wright vs. Warrick
6:39
7. Lessons Learned: From Failed Research to Iconic Product
4:02
8. The Modern Putty Landscape: Sustainability and Innovation
6:26
9. Legacy and Reflection: What Silly Putty Means for Future Inventors
3:21
