An entertaining look at 50 crazy inventions that should never have been built and what we can learn from them based on my forthcoming book, WHITE ELEPHANT TECHNOLOGY. This course will meet at Dominican University in Guzman Hall for four, hour and a half long sessions beginning on Oct. 17 and continuing on Oct. 19, Oct. 24, Oct. 31, and Nov. 7 as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). The lecture will be lavishly illustrated, entertainingly presented and no homework or reading is required. Registration required. For details see: https://www.dominican.edu/academics/adult-and-continuing-education/osher-lifelong-learning-institute-olli
John J. Geoghegan is an editor, journalist and author of three non-fiction books including, “Operation Storm” and the memoir, “Hear Today, Gone Tomorrow.” He's published over a hundred magazine and newspaper articles and as Director of The SILOE Research Institute's Archival Division reports on unusual inventions that fail in the marketplace despite their innovative nature. John's editorial services are available for hire by anyone interested in improving the quality of their writing.