The Soul of a New Machine: Where "hustle culture" was born (Tracy Kidder)
Jan 11, 2026 ·
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Long before Silicon Valley hoodies and 80-hour coding weeks became a stereotype, there was the "Eagle" project at Data General. Tracy Kidder’s non-fiction masterpiece chronicles the feverish race to build...
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Long before Silicon Valley hoodies and 80-hour coding weeks became a stereotype, there was the "Eagle" project at Data General. Tracy Kidder’s non-fiction masterpiece chronicles the feverish race to build a 32-bit super-minicomputer in the basement of a Massachusetts office building.In today's 5-minute briefing, we explore the origins of modern tech culture.
Discover the concept of "Signing Up"—the unwritten contract where you trade your life for the chance to create something great—and why the only reward for winning the game is the chance to play again.
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Discover the concept of "Signing Up"—the unwritten contract where you trade your life for the chance to create something great—and why the only reward for winning the game is the chance to play again.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/momentum-your-daily-edge-in-leadership--6706012/support.
Enjoyed this 5-minute briefing?
The full, 20-minute deep dive on this book is waiting for you in our premium feed.
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Subscribe to Momentum Premium here!
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