In "The Innovators," Walter Isaacson explores the interplay between technology and war, highlighting how conflicts have historically driven scientific advancements. Many inventions that shaped the digital revolution emerged from wartime needs, leading to innovations that later found peacetime applications. This connection underscores the idea that urgency can propel creativity and collaboration among inventors and engineers.

Isaacson argues that the collaborative spirit fostered by wartime challenges has been crucial for the development of modern technologies. The quote "War mobilizes science" reflects the reality that major advancements often emerge in response to the demands of conflict, shaping the tools and culture that underpin the digital age today.