Author and inventor Erno Rubik joins us to celebrate 50 years of the Rubik’s cube. Patented in 1975, Rubik’s Cube made its international debut at the New York Toy Fair in 1980 to quickly become a global phenomenon as the best-selling toy in history. In addition to the Cube, Erno patented several successful toys and design pieces including the Magic Snake and Rubik's Magic. His book "Cubed - The Puzzle of Us All" was published in several countries around the world.
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Erno Rubik studied architecture and design in Budapest, Hungary. He is the co-founder of the Hungarian Engineering Academy, the Palace of Marvels, and more recently the Aquincum Institute of Technology (AIT) where his latest public sculpture is also on display. Erno also serves on the board of the Judit Polgar Chess Foundation. A recipient of numerous national and international distinctions, Erno has acted as Ambassador to the European Year of Innovation and Creativity and was a returning member of the European Inventor Award's international jury. He lives in Budapest, Hungary with his wife. They have four children.
Moderated by Emmanuel Pacheco, with an introduction by Jim Hogan.