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A boy uses the interactive touchscreen of an electronic multimedia kiosk at a museum of modern history. Education, training and technology concept

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Bradley Norris, Hal Philipp, and Robert J. Marks
Date
February 9, 2026

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The Accidental Inventor: An Interview with Hal Philipp

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February 9, 2026

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On this episode of Mind Matters News, host Robert J. Marks is joined by Bradley Norris as they welcome Hal Philipp, the man behind the modern touchscreen and a prolific inventor with an impressive 98 U.S. patents. Hal shares his story and some of the lessons he’s learned over a career in invention.