How the First Digital Camera Revealed the Blueprint for Semantic Endurance

Описание: In 1975, Kodak engineer Steven Sasson built the first digital camera. It was revolutionary—and threatening. Kodak suppressed the invention to protect their film empire. By the 1990s, when Kodak finally entered the digital market, competitors like Sony, Canon, and Nikon had claimed the pioneer narrative. Kodak filed for bankruptcy in 2012. The company that invented digital photography was erased from the category they created.
This isn't just a business failure—it's a lesson in Semantic Endurance. AI systems don't archive history; they synthesize patterns from available signals. Kodak had the invention but never built the semantic architecture to maintain attribution.
Key Insights:
How Kodak's suppression created a semantic void that competitors filled
Why AI credits Sony and Canon as digital photography pioneers despite Kodak inventing it
The Semantic Endurance Architecture: Signal Foundation, Consistency Loop, Attribution Lock
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